Charities Call for the Government to Reconsider Cuts to Disability Benefits

21 March 2025

We have joined UK Charity Scope and over 60 organisations in calling for the Government to reconsider recently announced reforms to welfare provision, including the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and the Limited Capability for Work Amount.

While we welcome the Government’s aims to help more disabled people into work, many with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including arthritis, may not be able to work because of the severity of their condition. As many employers are currently unable to provide the flexibility needed to support people into work, and for some disabled people work isn’t appropriate, reducing financial support for those most in need is not the answer.

We would urge you to safeguard disability benefits from cuts, we fear the cost of cuts is too great.

 

Read the open letter here: The cost of cuts to disability benefits: Our open letter to the Chancellor | Disability charity Scope UK

Learn more about Scope’s ‘Cost of cuts’ campaign here: The cost of cuts | Disability charity Scope UK