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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Lloyd

72% of disabled households plunged into debt by cost-of-living crisis – poll

More than 70% of disabled households have been plunged into debt this year by the cost-of-living crisis, with four out of five saying the Government has not done enough to help, new research suggests.

Families caring for a child or adult with disabilities are “frustrated” at the lack of urgency from ministers over their increasing financial pressures, according to national disability charity Sense.

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