It would make a big difference
The Department for Work and Pensions has been asked to provide long-term financial support to vulnerable people who are struggling with expenses. The DWP has been asked to provide an additional £150 cost of living payment on top of those already agreed.
But campaigners say the one-off sum was only 'temporary relief' and regular targeted support for their living costs is needed. Just over a third of PIP claimants receive the highest level of the benefit - £172 a week - but the rest are on lower rates, the least of those being just £26.90 a week.Charities representing claimants say the £150 was only a drop in the ocean and are asking for additional support.
"The £150 payment for many households will barely scratch the surface, and will be going towards paying off debt rather than helping with current costs. The crisis is worsening and the government isn’t doing enough to help. We are urging the government to recognise the full impact of rising costs on disabled people and bring in a long-term plan of targeted support which addresses the additional expenses disabled people face.
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