Chancellor's benefit changes 'will make many disabled people’s lives harder' - Scope
Disability charity Scope responds to todays budget in which the Chancellor confirmed changes to disability benefits.
Mark Atkinson, chief executive at disability charity Scope said:
“Today the Chancellor confirmed benefit changes that will make many disabled people’s lives harder.
“We know disabled people are very worried and our helpline has received many calls from anxious disabled people.
“Life costs more if you are disabled – Scope research shows that they add up to on average £550 per month.
“Half of disabled people say that they have struggled to pay the bills because of the extra costs of disability that they face.
“We urge the Chancellor to think again and consider the impact these moves have on the lives of disabled people.”
