We continue to be concerned that the Universal Credit and Personal independence Payment Bill is being rushed through and 'concessions' risk creating a two-tier system for disabled people.
In our response we welcome the spirit of the regulations but urge government to further consider the practicality of proposals made and the unintended risks to the supply of housing with support, that they pose.
VODG alongside Rethink Mental Illness and 35 other organisations, has written to the Prime Minister calling for a strategy to tackle the drivers of mental ill-health.
Signatories of the letter seek MP support for an exemption to ENICs rises but also to work with MPs to amplify where effective local partnerships are making a difference for disabled people, families and carers.
There are currently (Jan 2025) three major pieces of Government engagement on the funding of local government. VODG members are invited to provide their input, examples and ideas forward to inclusion in our submissions.
A letter coordinated by VODG brings together a cross party group of Parliamentarians to call on the Government to put disabled people at the heart of decision making. To share with your MP or to ask a Peer to add their support, please email [email protected] for a copy of the letter.