Thread by @scope

Today was always going to be a difficult one. But #BleakFriday just got bleaker.

❌ Government have announced they will cut support through the Warm Home Discount from almost 300,000 disabled people.

This is an insult. 🧵 1/7

We warned of the consequences of this last month.

And @MartinSLewis challenged the Government about this on just Wednesday.

But these warnings have been ignored.
mirror.co.uk/money/more-200…

📈 During the worst cost of living crisis in decades, it’s almost unimaginable that Government would cut support from those most at risk.

Yet here we are.

💰 Government have yet again showed a complete disregard for the fact that life costs more if you’re disabled.

Even before this crisis, disabled people already faced extra costs of £583 per month.

💡 Our energy helpline is overwhelmed with calls from disabled people who are already struggling.

Everyone’s bills are rising. We know that.

But what is the impact on disabled people with vital equipment to charge and run, or who need to keep warm because of mobility issues?

📢 Government must reverse this decision. Full stop.

We'll be doing everything we can see to make sure this happens.

If this news affects you, we're for you💜.

Our energy helpline is extremely busy at the moment, but we'll do everything we can to help 👉 fal.cn/3nrWd

Other great organisations for support 👇
@CitizensAdvice
@turn2us_org
@NEA_UKCharity
mirror.co.uk/money/help-cos…