A petition calling on the Government to extend the £650 one-off cost of living payment to those on disability benefits has been set up. Having reached over 10,000 signatures, the Government now has to respond to the document.
The online petition states that all disabled people and unpaid carers should receive the payment adding: "We have larger utility bills and food costs when compared to non-disabled people. We rely on these utilities and food to stay alive."
Set up by Abigail Broomfield, the petition has already received 10,601 signatures. At 100,000 signatures, the topic will be considered for debate in Parliament.
