Daily Archives: 25/09/2011

Welfare reform bill: Peers hear of ‘terror’ and ‘anxiety’ over DLA plans

Many “terrified” disabled people expect to lose their independence because of measures within the government’s welfare reform bill, disabled peers have told a Lords debate.
Five disabled peers described the fear, anxiety and even terror expressed by disabled people about aspects of the bill, particularly proposals to replace disability living allowance (DLA) with a new personal [...]

Council ‘is using pilot scheme as cover for cuts’

A government pilot project intended to empower disabled people and give them more control over their support has instead caused anxiety and fear among many of those taking part.
Right to Control (RtC) is being piloted in seven “trailblazer” areas across England, including the east London borough of Newham.
The scheme puts support from six sources – [...]