As you know the Employment and Support Allowance comes into effect from October 2008 for new claimants. with existing claimants of Income Capacity and other benefits being moved across to the new system gradually up to 2015.

We keep a watchful eye on what is happening here as it may affect us.

I just wanted to give you some information links so you can see the background news, debates and work done by the Disability Benefits Consortium (I note there is no member HIV organisation listed here).

This story and related links contain some key information on payment rates. Form the Benefits & Work website please see the article "ESA honeymoon ends in bitter accusations".

If you want to write to your MP about the Early Day Motion listed, the reference is EDM 1595.