Clare Moriarty, CEO of Citizens Advice, warns that proposed cuts to benefits for disabled individuals by the Labour government are short-sighted and detrimental. She argues that changing eligibility and reducing payments will exacerbate poverty, lead to poor health outcomes, and ultimately hinder employment prospects. The effects of poverty can result in significantly worse physical and mental health, pushing individuals further away from the job market. While the Department for Work and Pensions claims to support employment, Moriarty believes the resources available are insufficient to address the upcoming challenges posed by these cuts.
Cutting benefits for disabled people will push more individuals into poverty, making it harder for them to secure employment in the long term.
The short-term measures proposed by the Labour government risk creating long-term intergenerational effects that push vulnerable populations deeper into poverty.
Once individuals lose their benefits, they are likely to fall into debt and their personal situations worsen, making job acquisition increasingly challenging.
The rise in poverty correlates significantly with deteriorating mental and physical health, which further hampers individuals' ability to work.
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