Leonard Cheshire Policy & Campaigns

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[Leonard Cheshire Policy & Campaigns @LC_Policy]

Read our blog reaction to yesterday's #Budget.

For us, it was a missed opportunity to invest in the real #FiguresThatMatter: everyone who needs care support, the extensive #SocialCare workforce, and millions providing unpaid care.

👇https://t.co/kL4J2bYlXU

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

This week we took a stand.

We're proud to be part of @CandSalliance, who delivered a box full of stories from disabled people impacted by social care, & asked @RachelReevesMP not to forget the real figures that matter in her Budget.

#FiguresThatMatter
https://t.co/2rZg55O71z

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Today’s #KeepBritainWorking review shows what disabled people have long known: too many are still locked out of work.

The government must act – continue to invest in inclusive employment support, including Access to Work, support employers and protect extra-cost benefits.

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

New @commonsworkpen commissioned analysis by @_HENorth shows investing in inclusive employment support will more than pay for itself.

@RachelReevesMP @torstenbell @patmcfaddenmp @DianaJohnsonMP this Autumn budget, invest in disabled people.
Full report: https://t.co/ljkkfozMrd…

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

In 2024/25, adult social care contributed around £77.8bn to the economy.

@SkillsforCare’s analysis shows investing in social care not only supports disabled adults to live their lives fully - it also drives national growth.
https://t.co/3fp9RqAEIY

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Care workers are the backbone of our communities - yet still undervalued. The Fair Pay Agreement consultation is welcome, but £500m from 2028 is only a start. Overstretched providers & councils can’t absorb more costs.
Our statement: https://t.co/WPOVFhOxnT

[Carers UK @CarersUK]

Unpaid carers are the backbone of the NHS, yet a majority say they urgently need more support from the healthcare system.

Our new report details how the #NHS10YearPlan is a critical opportunity to transform carers' experiences - one that cannot be missed
https://t.co/rxWNV2AbZo

[Leonard Cheshire Policy & Campaigns @LC_Policy]

This new @resfoundation report shows poverty and disability are inextricably linked.

One-in-ten (1.1 million) low-to-middle income families in Britain today include both a disabled member and an unpaid carer.

https://t.co/5DkjTdYWUk

[Resolution Foundation @resfoundation]

🚨New report 🚨

Over a million lower income families today include both a disabled person and an unpaid carer.

There is significant overlap between these - and these households suffer a £3,300 income penalty as a result.

Read now➡️ https://t.co/D8dWMfT0ru

[Leonard Cheshire Policy & Campaigns @LC_Policy]

We join 86 disability, health and poverty charities urging MPs to support their disabled constituents and vote against the #WelfareBill today.

The government must take time to work with MPs, #Disabled people and their orgs to get welfare reform right.

👉https://t.co/uVAABm4a0d

[Ayaz Manji @ayaz_manji]

NEW: Last night 86 charities came together to stand with disabled people and their organisations in calling for MPs to vote against the UC & PIP Bill proceeding 👇

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

We know that life costs more for disabled people.

And @Scope's 2025 #DisabilityPriceTag report shows that the costs are spiralling.

Read the full Price Tag report on Scope’s website: https://t.co/9acKwurLuK

[Disability Rights UK @DisRightsUK]

🗣️"These cuts won't save any money. The costs don't go if you cut benefits they get pushed around the system."

Our campaigner Mikey on @BBCPoliticsLDN making clear that the cuts will achieve nothing but pain for Disabled people.

MPs must vote against them tomorrow.
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[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

This @instituteforgov report echoes our concerns that inadequate funding is leading to backdoor cuts to #SocialCare.
https://t.co/l31Ojo6rjP

[Leonard Cheshire Policy & Campaigns @LC_Policy]

🙋@Keir_Starmer we, and all the MPs and orgs backing the amendment, care about a future #Welfare system.

And we know the answer to this one!

◾️Formally consult on the changes
◾️Co-produce with #Disabled people
◾️Delay the Bill until OBR analysis
◾️Embed employment support first

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

Starmer has responded to the welfare bill amendment with the following:

"So those that care about a future welfare system have to answer the question - how do you reform what you've got to make sure it's sustainable for the future?"

We've got answers🧵
https://t.co/hNKLpL1gk1

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

Ahead of a crucial vote on cuts to disability benefits, our new evidence casts doubt on whether jobs are even available for disabled people facing cuts 📢

The analysis found that the parts of the country among the hardest hit by the cuts have fewer job opportunities 1/3

[Tom Pollard @PollardTom]

For MPs considering whether they should support this amendment, this joint briefing from @TrussellUK @jrf_uk @scope @MindCharity @CitizensAdvice @CPAGUK @Z2K_trust @turn2us_org @sensecharity & @NEF sets out the case to rethink cuts to disability benefits: https://t.co/8fRyBLF4Hg

[TakingThePIP @TakingThePIP1]

While the amendment to the welfare bill is promising, we need to keep the pressure on those who haven't spoken out. Keep emailing your MP and urge them to oppose the disability benefits cuts. https://t.co/Sa5Dr3DJ4J #TakingThePIP #WelfareNotWarfare #DisabilityRebellion

[Disability Rights UK @DisRightsUK]

🚨NEWS🚨

Meet the rebel Labour MPs voting against benefit cuts:
🗣️'I don't want to be part of it'

🗣️'I’m ashamed at these proposals'

🗣️"I’m not prepared to back those changes if it means making three million people poorer than they are today.”

https://t.co/5flFzMwJTh

[Leonard Cheshire Policy & Campaigns @LC_Policy]

In her speech, the Chancellor backed a Fair Pay Agreement for #SocialCare workers. Yet it's not clear if the Fair Pay Agreement has enough funding or when it will see the light of day.

See our full response to the #SpendingReview here:
https://t.co/fvPaaWZo4Y

[Leonard Cheshire @LeonardCheshire]

#Disabled people aren't letting the Government carry out its proposed cuts to benefits without a fight.

Read their letter to @Keir_Starmer & @leicesterliz and join the voices telling them it's time to stop #TakingThePip.

https://t.co/jdPyKtgaj7

[James Taylor @Jamestaylor2]

Thank you to @MartinSLewis for raising #DisabilityBenefits on @BBCr4today

“(These cuts) will cause pain and the government need to be aware of that”

https://t.co/f8ZmO9hW0J