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Stop the £5 Billion Cuts to Disability Benefits.
The UK government is proposing the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record, with over £5 billion in support being slashed. These changes will push more Disabled people into poverty and make it harder to access the financial support they need to live independently.
But you can do something about it. We need as many MPs as possible to speak out against these cuts before Monday. Keep reading to find out what's happening and how you can take action in just 20 seconds.
What's Happening?
The government plans to:
Scrap the Work Capability Assessment (WCA), meaning financial support for people with health conditions will be assessed through a single system. This PIP assessment is already notoriously difficult to navigate.
Restrict access to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) making it even harder for Disabled people to qualify for essential support.
Reduce Universal Credit top-ups, cutting more than £2,000 a year from new claimants by 2026/27, hitting those with disabilities the hardest.
Deny financial support to young Disabled people until they turn 22, forcing many into financial hardship at a critical stage of their lives.
Increase stressful and invasive face-to-face assessments despite overwhelming evidence that they are unreliable and harmful to claimants.
What is PIP?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help Disabled people manage the extra costs of daily life due to illness, disability, or mental health conditions. It is not means-tested, meaning people can receive it regardless of income or employment status.
Currently, PIP is paid to more than 3.6 million people in the UK who have a long-term physical or mental health condition. The proposed cuts will make it even harder for people to qualify, leaving many without the support they rely on to live, work, and thrive.
Why This Matters for Workplace Inclusion
These cuts don't just affect individuals, they have big implications for workplaces and society.
Workplace Accessibility + Retention
Many Disabled people rely on PIP to cover the costs of assistive technology, mobility aids, and support services that enable them to work. Cutting this support makes it harder for Disabled employees to stay in work and could lead to higher unemployment rates.
Worsening Disability Employment Gaps
The UK already has a significant disability employment gap, with Disabled workers facing barriers to recruitment, progression, and job security. These cuts will only widen that gap, making it even harder for employers to build truly inclusive workplaces.
Legal + Ethical Responsibility:
Companies committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) must recognise that government policies impact their employees. If businesses want to support Disabled workers, they need to speak up against these cuts and push for inclusive policies that promote accessibility, fairness, and opportunity.
What Can You Do?
We need as many MPs as possible to speak out before Monday. Write to your MP NOW!
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By taking action, you're not just protecting benefits. You're fighting for a fairer, more inclusive society where Disabled people can live and work with dignity.
