The cost of cuts

Why are we launching this campaign?

The government is considering changes to disability benefits. These benefits are a lifeline for millions of disabled people. Losing them could push many deeper into poverty.

Life costs more when you’re disabled. Mobility aids, home adaptations, and sky-high energy bills just to stay warm and out of pain. These all add up. Disabled people often live in pain and in fear of losing vital support.

Almost half of families in poverty include someone who is disabled. Ripping away disability benefits will see hundreds of thousands more disabled people in poverty.

The Chancellor has a choice. Cut benefits and increase poverty or invest in an equal future. 

Find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved.

Scope is here to help

We know media reports and speculation about disability benefit changes are worrying for many disabled people. If you are concerned, Scope is here to help.