News Falling inflation does not mean the cost of living crisis is over for disabled… Lauren Nicolle May 22, 2024 Official figures show that UK inflation has fallen to the lowest level in almost three years, with prices rising at…
Equality Minimal progress made to improve the lives of disabled people, report finds Lauren Nicolle Aug 17, 2023 A new report is urging the government to improve the lives of disabled people, as currently, they are at higher…
Carers Unpaid carers are being pushed into poverty, new research shows Alison Bloomer Jul 25, 2023 New research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) shows unpaid carers are being pushed into poverty due to the…
Lived experience Three quarters of families with a disabled household member are using food banks Alison Bloomer Jul 12, 2023 More than half of households experiencing food insecurity, and three quarters of people referred to food banks say…
Health Cost of living crisis impacting disabled people’s activity levels Lauren Nicolle Jun 13, 2023 Four in ten disabled people say the cost of living crisis is impacting their ability to stay active, according to…
Employment Two in five disabled people unable to heat their homes this winter Lauren Nicolle Jan 9, 2023 Disabled people are being disproportionately hit by the cost of living crisis, earning 44% less than non-disabled…
Features Will the government’s cost of living measures do enough to support disabled people… Lauren Nicolle Sep 26, 2022 Disability charities have criticised the government for failing to provide adequate support for people with…
News Six million disabled people due to receive £150 Cost of Living Payment from today Lauren Nicolle Sep 20, 2022 Disabled people will begin to receive their £150 Cost of Living payment from today, with the majority of payments…
News Future prime minister must put disabled people at heart of cost of living crisis… Lauren Nicolle Jul 26, 2022 Fifty disability charities have written to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, the two remaining candidates battling to…