Planned universal credit cuts will affect many severely disabled individuals, contrary to government claims of protection. Charities are concerned that the legislation does not address progressive or fluctuating disabilities adequately. The severe conditions criteria will only protect those whose health conditions are constant, leaving many with variable health issues, such as Parkinson's, bipolar disorder, and multiple sclerosis, vulnerable to lower benefit rates. These criteria are deemed too narrow and fail to recognize the high support needs of individuals with fluctuating conditions. Charities are advocating for a reconsideration of these damaging cuts.
Charities argue that the planned universal credit cuts will negatively impact severely disabled individuals, contrary to government claims of protection for this group.
The legislation implemented for universal credit fails to accommodate individuals with progressive or fluctuating disabilities, leading to fears of inadequate protection for many.
The severe conditions criteria will wrongly exclude individuals who experience fluctuating health conditions, potentially putting them on lower benefit rates despite their significant support needs.
There is a call for the government to reevaluate the proposed cuts as current protections do not meet the needs of a vast number of disabled individuals.
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