A new petition is calling on the UK Government to provide additional financial support for people with a disability or serious medical condition to help them cope with soaring energy costs.
Created by Rachel Curtis and posted on the official petition-parliament website, the ‘Provide an energy grant to people with a disability or serious medical condition’ petition, explains that many people cannot avoid using electricity as they need to use a ventilator, stair lift or bath seat, or charge their mobility equipment.
A sentiment echoed recently by James Taylor, executive director of strategy at disability equality charity Scope, who said: “For many disabled people facing this enormous hike in energy prices, there is simply nothing left to cut back."
