Monthly Archives: March 2011
39 disabled people’s charities fight for DLA
Charities debunk government disability cut reasoning
The government’s reasons for removing disability living allowance (DLA) from those in residential care have been debunked in a report signed by 39 disabled people’s charities.
The whole thing sets out very clearly why the government, according to these charities, is wrong.
Welfare reform bill will punish disabled people and the poor
Welfare reform bill will punish disabled people and the poor
The Guardian, Tuesday 8 March 2011 Article historyThe welfare reform bill, to be given its second reading in the Commons tomorrow, disguises cuts and changes to a number of benefits that will punish disabled people. In particular, the bill will time-limit contribution-related employment support allowance to 365 days, so that a claimant becomes ineligible after a year if their spouse or partner works.