Disabled people on legacy benefits have hit out at being excluded from the weekly £20 Universal Credit uplift which has been in place for claimants since the start of the pandemic and worth more than £1,460.
The Disability Benefits Consortium's (DBC) said some disabled people are falling behind on bills, skipping meals and facing considerable mental health challenges as they struggle financially.
More than 1,800 disabled people in receipt of legacy benefits completed the DBC's survey, with more than three-quarters (78%) saying their financial situation had deteriorated since the start of the pandemic.
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