Next week's disability cuts will make people destitute and you might not understand how bad they are until it's too late | Frances Ryan

"The health element of universal credit will be halved to £50 per week for new claimants unable to work due to their disabilities. This change, justified by the government as a means to encourage employment, overlooks the reality faced by those with debilitating conditions."

"Charities and disabled people's organisations have expressed concern that the change will push people into deep financial hardship and, in some cases, destitution."

Starting next week, nearly 750,000 severely ill and disabled individuals in Britain will experience a reduction in their universal credit support. The health element of universal credit will be halved to £50 per week for new claimants unable to work due to their disabilities. This change, justified by the government as a means to encourage employment, overlooks the reality faced by those with debilitating conditions. Charities warn that this cut could lead to severe financial hardship and even destitution for many affected individuals.

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