In the UK the coalition government intends to cut the Disability Living Allowance in the near future.
At first the plan was to reduce the allowance. Now it is to replace it with a different form of support. But it will be much harder for people to claim this new benefit, and the proposal to remove the mobility component of DLA from people who live full-time in care homes whose local authorities fund their places shows how ruthless the attack on benefits really is.
DLA is a cash benefit paid to people under 65 who meet its strict eligibility criteria for help with their care and mobility needs. The forms are more than 30 pages long and one must present an incredible amount of detailed information – a lot of it very personal too. Statements are expected from those who know the person claiming – a family member or carer. Continue reading →
