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      18th May 2016

      PIP/DLA/ESA – The Benefits Minefield

      One of the most common topics for discussion between SIBF members is the complex and worrying issue of benefits. This is certainly the case during the […]
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      8th November 2017

      SIBF representation on UK and Scottish Benefits panels – we need your help

      The SIBF has a keen interest in the availability of benefits to those affected by contaminated blood, especially now in this period of uncertainty with changes […]
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      21st December 2017

      For those that did not qualify for Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

      As we have mentioned on the website (https://www.sibf.org.uk/sibf-representation-on-scottish-and-uk-benefits-panels/), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is looking at the situation of people who have a viral […]
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      26th March 2018

      Benefits and Blighted Blood – Welfare Reforms

      “Please Sir, Can I Have Some More” Welfare benefits are an entitlement available to all citizens – when there is a need. And like the previous […]
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      31st March 2018

      Social Security Scotland – dignity, fairness, respect

      As we highlighted in a previous post, SIBF have representation on the Scottish Government Experience Panels tasked with redesigning the Scottish Social Security agency. The Scottish […]
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      21st June 2018

      Haemophiliacs’ PIP cases mistreated: DWP UK-wide review of claimants with haemarthropathy

      Sarah Newton the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, has issued an information note with highlights a “systematic problem” which meant haemophiliacs with haemarthropathy have […]
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