Sue Christoforou, Campaigns Co-Chair of the Disability Benefits Consortium and Policy Manager at Parkinson’s UK, says:
“Today’s budget did not reflect the reality of those reliant on disability benefits: there was no review of the adequacy of benefit rates nor any recognition of the need for extra support in the midst of the ongoing cost of living crisis, bar a mere six month extension to the Household Support Fund. This is despite the Government acknowledging that gas prices are forecast to remain abnormally high until at least 2028-29. The Chancellor appears to have ignored all the evidence produced on benefit inadequacy and increased destitution. He has missed this key opportunity to lift disabled people out of life-limiting poverty.”
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The Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC) is a national coalition of over 80 different charities and other organisations committed to working towards a fair benefits system. Using our combined knowledge, experience and direct contact with disabled individuals and carers, we seek to ensure Government policy reflects and meets the needs of all disabled people.
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