Disability Pride month is overshadowed by impending government cuts that disproportionately affect LGBTQ+ disabled individuals. Dr Ju Gosling from Regard highlights a sense of invisibility and loss of rights among this community. The government plans to cut up to £7 billion from disability benefits, further endangering many. Disability Rights UK expresses alarm over these changes, emphasizing the impact on poverty levels for disabled individuals and families. Citizens Advice echoes these concerns, indicating that lack of consultation on cuts will harm numerous disabled people. Despite this, the Department for Work and Pensions claims no changes to PIP eligibility are imminent, although a review will be conducted.
Dr Ju Gosling states that Disability Pride month lacks celebration for LGBTQ+ disabled individuals who feel invisible with rights being undermined by recent government cuts.
The government intends to cut disability benefits by an estimated £5 billion to £7 billion, making many disabled individuals at risk of deeper poverty.
Citizens Advice warns that lack of proper consultation on proposed cuts will significantly harm disabled individuals and their families, increasing poverty levels.
The Department for Work and Pensions affirms that changes to PIP eligibility criteria are not forthcoming, yet a review process for the assessments is planned.
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