A disabled peer has attacked a "mean-spirited", "miserable" and "dishonest" government bill that will see disabled people in 3.4 million households across Britain facing further cuts to their income.
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08 Feb 2013 By admin Disabled activists are planning legal action over the government's decision to tighten eligibility for support for people with the highest mobility needs.
n a unanimous ruling, the Court of Appeal has held that the size criteria in the housing benefit regulations discriminate against disabled people, because they do not allow for an additional room to be paid for where a disabled person has a carer, or where two children cannot share a room because of disability.
Please note: our lawyers have informed us that they have a sufficient number of candidates to take part in the legal challenge and are therefore no longer looking for anyone else. However, if the case is successful, all those who may be affected by the reduction of the walking distance criteria from 50m to 20m will benefit.