Universal Credit Migration Could Be ‘Disastrous’ For Disabled People

The Work and Pensions Committee has claimed 100,000 families with children deemed “less disabled” will receive less money under Universal Credit than through tax credits. It said ministers’ promises to ensure “severely disabled” people will get more benefits under Universal Credit than the old welfare system will come at a cost to those not deemed severely disabled. The committee also raised concerns that the removal of disability premiums “risks disabled people living more isolated lives, relying on unpaid care – including from their own, dependent children – or simply being unable to complete certain basic daily tasks”. Read more on Inside Housing.

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