chris lee

[chris lee @Chrislee1Lee]

@evrisupportline and it's certainly not helpful that I have not way of contacting you especially with your system not recognising my post code and my parcel not at the selected parcel shop i decided to send it to

[chris lee @Chrislee1Lee]

@evrisupportline I am not happy that my parcel is not at my selected parcel shop nor your system doesn't recognise my post code

[James Taylor @Jamestaylor2]

-Benefit cuts and rising prices have hit disabled households the hardest
- Back @jrf_uk & @TrussellTrust call for an Essentials Guarantee

❗️Tackling the extra cost of disability has to be a political priority ❗️

[James Taylor @Jamestaylor2]

I gave evidence on behalf of @scope to the Committee today about benefit levels:

- Levels are now at the lowest levels in decades
- The average extra cost of disability is £975 monthly AFTER PIP
- There is no link between benefit amounts and people's actual costs

[GB News @GBNEWS]

'We're facing a real cliff edge in two months where the support is being taken away.'

Director of Policy at @Scope, James Taylor, says it's 'obscene' that energy firms are continuing to make 'astronomical profits'.

📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604

[James Taylor @Jamestaylor2]

It’s obscene that energy companies continue to make massive profits as disabled people face devastating situations because they can’t afford enough energy

@scope

https://t.co/fImFAuJS8e

[Scope @scope]

This sounds fair, right?

Disabled people often need to use more energy than average to power vital equipment. They shouldn’t be penalised for this.

If you agree that disabled households should get cheaper energy bills, sign our petition.
https://t.co/95t4FRBeV4

[Scope @scope]

This kind of approach is already being used by water and telecommunications providers for people struggling with bills.

And it’s not a new concept for the energy market either. Until 2011, a social tariff was offered by all energy suppliers to those eligible.

[Scope @scope]

A social tariff would see eligible households get a cheaper deal from their energy provider.

It wouldn't cap the total cost of a bill, but would set a discounted maximum cost for each unit of energy. Much in the same way as Ofgem’s Price Cap and the Energy Price Guarantee.

[Scope @scope]

So we’re calling for discounted energy bills for those that need it most, in the form of a social tariff.

This will provide much-needed security for struggling households, and help people heat their homes more comfortably.

[Scope @scope]

Disabled people and older people are among those worst affected by spiralling energy bills.

Support offered by the government up to now has been insufficient, and time bound.

But we need long-term solutions. Not sticking plasters.

[Scope @scope]

🚨 Disabled people, their carers and older people are struggling with bills.

✍️ We've written a letter with @age_uk @EAS_Scotland @FairByDesign and @NEA_UKCharity asking Government to provide discounted energy bills for those with higher use.

Here's what we're asking 👇 1/6

[Scope @scope]

💬 “It’s society that really needs healing – from it’s ignorance. For most disabled people,
that would make the biggest difference.”

Anna isn’t wishing to “be fixed” in 2023. She wants to see public attitudes change for the
better 👇https://t.co/UhmoIQEnkV

[Carol Vorderman @carolvorders]

This government has decided that WE the taxpayers are going to pay the bills to defend those who began the illegal VIP lane, handing BILLIONS to Tory friends and donors.
But no money for nurses.

At what point does political negligence become criminal?

https://t.co/Om10bhcZgT

[Scope @scope]

🚨 The government’s latest #CostOfLiving support measures still won’t be enough for many disabled families.

Here’s why 👇 1/9

[Scope @scope]

At last week’s #AutumnStatement, the government finally provided clarity on how they will support disabled people and their families.

There were some positive announcements. But problems with these plans remain.

[Scope @scope]

📈 Benefits will rise with inflation.

This is something we’ve campaigned for alongside many other organisations. It's a crucial first step to ensure disabled people don’t face a shortfall in their income.

[Scope @scope]

We also called for additional payments for disabled households and those on the lowest incomes. These too were announced.

Well, sort of...

[Scope @scope]

We had called for the government to act now to provide extra cost-of-living payments for disabled households.

But new payments won’t land until next year. And benefits won’t rise until April. We’re concerned about the winter wait.

[Scope @scope]

Disabled households need to see further action from the government both now and in the long-term.

First, additional cost-of-living payments must be brought forward to support people this winter.