{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65b019e4994e430016aee94a/681ce50424b1daf01a796d55?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hot Topic: PIP Cuts 2025 - What the Changes Mean for You","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65b019e4994e430016aee94a/1746724118819-94fd80a5-3c8c-4bf9-bd83-60d2e9960552.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this weeks Hot Topic, hosts Jordan James and Simon Scott discuss the alarming new proposals for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in the UK, which could lead to 90% of current standard daily living awards failing on renewal.</p><p><br></p><p>Here's what we cover in this episode:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>We share personal experiences with the PIP application process, highlighting the struggles faced by those with disabilities, particularly neurodivergent individuals. </li><li>What are the implications of these changes, the internalized ableism that many face when attempting the application process?</li><li>We express our frustration over the system's failures and emphasize the importance of community unity in advocating for the rights of disabled individuals.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>SUPPORT US THROUGH OUR SPONSERS:</strong></p><p>Work with Ashley&nbsp;Bentley at Integrative Coaching, Breathwork &amp; Hypnotherapy to break free from old patterns and start living with more clarity, confidence, and connection - <a href=\"https://bit.ly/ashleynde\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/ashleynde</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get an Autism and ADHD assessment in the UK with <a href=\"https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2mkcgYl-DtjA4VK1_u8gdqaf6ADdeL-1x9Cz1E6X7JVxkWkPBs0zpt9GU_aem_AbwBpCcYsWJNLk58jKRn6D1o6zX5j2kAmyig413Y6k6odqBk9rQGOGddogAziVMVxMhA0EebrZXZOwiBaXF6zDgI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com/</a> Use the Discount Code RTN23 when you make your initial enquiry through the RTN website or the website portal.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow NDE on social media:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theneurodivergentexperiencepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@theneurodivergentexperiencepod</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theneurodivergentexperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Neurodivergent Experience</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JoeJamesNeurodiversityawareness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan's Facebook page</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurodivergentExperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@TheNeurodivergentExperience</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodivergentexperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@neurodivergentexperience</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we please ask that you consider leaving a short a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show.</strong></p>","author_name":"Jordan James and Simon Scott"}