Tag Archives: Welfare Reform Act

Martinez brings star quality to fresh assault on coalition’s ‘war on welfare’

24/12/2012 – 9:25 am

Activists are hoping that a new petition – backed by a campaigning disabled comedian – could finally force the government to assess the overall impact of its programme of cuts and reforms to disability benefits and services.
The WOW (war on welfare) petition – which also calls for a free vote for MPs on repealing the [...]

By admin | Posted in DisabledGo News | Also tagged | Comments (0)

Charities seek witnesses for ‘crucial’ benefits evidence session

13/06/2012 – 9:00 am

Campaigners are seeking disabled people who can explain how the government’s new “universal credit” benefit reforms could see other people like them losing out financially.
Three charities – Disability Rights UK, Citizens Advice and The Children’s Society – fear thousands of disabled people will receive lower levels of support under the new system.
Universal credit – introduced [...]

By admin | Posted in DisabledGo News | Also tagged , , , | Comments (0)