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

Image credit: Reuters [via Aljazeera]

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.