Making people poorer will do nothing but harm.

The Government has announced plans to make changes to disability benefits, aiming to save over £5 billion by 2029-30 and increase employment among Disabled people.

While supporting more Disabled people into work is welcome, the proposed approach raises serious concerns and will do more harm than good. 

We strongly support creating meaningful work opportunities for Disabled people, but this must be done through improved, locally-based employment support, delivered in partnership with Disabled People’s Organisations, and by encouraging employers to provide accessible workplaces.

Instead, the Government’s plans rely heavily on cutting essential benefits, threatening the financial stability and independence of Disabled people.