The UK's government plans to cut at least 5bn from disability benefits, which could significantly impact local councils' finances and increase their costs. The proposed changes in eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may exclude up to 1.2 million individuals by 2029/30, resulting in potentially worse outcomes for their health and well-being. Critics warn the cuts could lead to increased reliance on council care services, with a projected additional cost of 1.2bn for the NHS and social care due to these changes, overburdening already stretched resources.
The government's plans to cut at least 5bn from disability benefits could end up driving more costs on to cash-strapped councils, according to campaigners.
Critics argue that, without financial support from PIP, individuals may experience deteriorating health, leading to a greater reliance on council-funded care services.
The Disability Policy Centre predicts that these cuts could result in 1.2bn of extra costs for the NHS and social care services.
There's a lack of resources in the system to adequately manage the increased demand for community care resulting from the cuts.
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