'Bedroom tax' arrears concerns
Two studies have found that council tenants paying the so-called bedroom tax have been pushed into rent arrears.
Two studies have found that council tenants paying the so-called bedroom tax have been pushed into rent arrears.
Richard Hawkes, chief executive of the disability charity Scope, has said that the majority of those affected by the 'bedroom tax' are disabled who are 'falling in to debt to pay for essentials'.
The fact is that in 2013, disabled people are struggling to make ends meet.
Life costs more if you're disabled but living costs are spiralling, income is flat-lining, and many are getting into debt just to pay for essentials.
Disabled people are also facing huge cuts to support that they need just to do the basics, like getting up, getting dressed and getting out of the house.
The Government says time and time again that it is protecting benefits for disabled people but this simply isn't the case. We urgently need the Government to reconsider its approach to welfare.
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