Peter T
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
I'd probab1y write to whatever MP I have nearer the time of the p1anned transfer of support group ESA c1aimants to UC, particu1ar1y concerning being housebound and not being ab1e to use a te1ephone. But that has now been put back to 2028/9 on the current timesca1es (which of course may change again if we get a different party/parties in power at the next e1ection).
MPs do have a direct line in to the (DWP?) in relation to their constituent benefits claims, it is structured into the systems.
During the first lockdown I was due a telephone PIP reassessment and was struggling to get agreement for a paper review instead. My MP (at least her assistant) contacted them resulting in the next day agreement for a paper based review. I was not expecting anything from my MP but only contacted her so I could include her name under cc on my emails, so was surprised when she came up with the goods.