ESA cuts would mean 70% would struggle to maintain their independence

The Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC) has surveyed over 500 people across the UK on the impact of ESA cuts

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When asked what the likely impact would be if their ESA were to be cut by £30 per week:

• 70% would struggle to maintain their independence
• 69% think their health would get worse.
• 45% say they would return to work later.
• 69% would struggle to pay their bills.

Ahead of today's key debate on the Welfare Reform and Work Bill the DBC calls on Government to stop the £30-a-week cut to ESA for new claimants.

Disability Rights UK is a member of the Disability Benefits Consortium.