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Disabled people ‘pay penalty’ on everyday costs
Spending an average of £550 a month extra
Disabled people have to buy specialist equipment and also pay a premium for everyday items, Scope says‘Disabled people pay “a financial penalty” on everyday living costs, spending an average of £550 a month extra, according to a report by Scope.
They needed specialist equipment and had to pay out for things like taxis instead of public transport, it added.
Disabled people were, on average, £100,000 worse off when it came to pensions and savings, the charity said.
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Disabled people protest at Westminster against cuts in their benefits
Sue Marsh
The Guardian, Wednesday 9 April 2014
Disabled people protest hardest hit
Disabled people protest at Westminster against cuts in their benefits Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian
Employment and support allowance (ESA), the benefit that provides support if you are too ill or become so disabled that you cannot work, is failing on every level.
