22-11-2018, 11:04 AM
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We have too Mags, but what a ridiculous thing to dish benefits out to all and sundry when they really should be means tested to make sure they go where needed. It's just the same as the over 75's TV licence they are talking about abolishing, that should be means tested too.Most of the things of course were just introduced as election bribes, but the bribe only works the once whilst the cost goes on forever.. quite bonkers IMO...
22-11-2018, 01:30 PM
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Thing is Julie, the eligibility still seems to be stuck on people born before 5th November 1953, so I’m not sure that it is going to be awarded to everyone who reaches pension age. My sis was born in February 54 so looks like she will miss out.Personally I look forward to getting it each year, together with the bonus (a whole £10)
22-11-2018, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazzi
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Thing is Julie, the eligibility still seems to be stuck on people born before 5th November 1953, so I’m not sure that it is going to be awarded to everyone who reaches pension age. My sis was born in February 54 so looks like she will miss out.Personally I look forward to getting it each year, together with the bonus (a whole £10)
22-11-2018, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Barry
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We have too Mags, but what a ridiculous thing to dish benefits out to all and sundry when they really should be means tested to make sure they go where needed. It's just the same as the over 75's TV licence they are talking about abolishing, that should be means tested too. Most of the things of course were just introduced as election bribes, but the bribe only works the once whilst the cost goes on forever.. quite bonkers IMO...
22-11-2018, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mags
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I completely agree with you Barry, it should be means tested as there are many more important areas which it would be more useful in..
I can't wait to get my pension next November, unless it gets changed again!
People under pension age can get Warm Home Discount from some energy suppliers if they have disabilities or children under a certain age, they'd need to check whether they qualify. It's about £140 and is taken off the electricity bill not given in cash.
22-11-2018, 04:28 PM
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We've had this conversation before on here,and the consensus was it would be far too costly to the Government to means test....so..if You don't want/need Yours,then give it to someone who does..I know the Salvation Army and every other charitable organisation would be delighted to take it off Your hands,and just think how virtuous You'll feel afterwards.
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