Adam Gabsi emphasizes the vital role his personal independence payment (PIP) plays in managing his life with multiple sclerosis. This benefit allows him to cover extra costs associated with his disability, including electricity for his powered chair and travel expenses. As nearly 3.7 million PIP claimants await Labour's potential plans to cut disability benefits by £5 billion, concerns grow about the implications, especially for vulnerable claimants, including those nearing end-of-life. Gabsi and others argue that these cuts would exacerbate their already challenging financial situations.
"It's supposed to cover the costs you incur due to being disabled, my powered chair...so increased electricity and travel costs."
"Plans to impose a real terms cut to Pip were floated last week...but after a backlash across the Labour party... neither Downing Street nor the DWP were this weekend prepared to rule out a U-turn."
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