Report: Disabled People in UK Unable to Afford Heating and Food

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The Facts

  • A new report has found that disabled people in the UK are among the hardest hit by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

  • The Resolution Foundation, an independent think-tank, said on Wednesday that more than 40% of people with a disability in the country could no longer afford to keep their homes warm compared to 23% of the non-disabled population.


The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The government recognizes the vulnerability of people with disabilities, and is doing its utmost to offer support during the cost-of-living crisis. It has already launched a series of initiatives that include work support and extra disability benefits.

Establishment-critical narrative

The support offered is not enough to offset the rising costs in the long-term. More policy work is needed to close the enormous income gaps that have existed far before this crisis between disabled people and the rest of the population.


Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO