Access All: Disability News and Mental Health

Disability minister on controversial benefit cuts


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Sir Stephen Timms, the minister for Social Security and Disability talks to Emma Tracey about the proposed £5bn worth of welfare cuts the government recently announced.

The Minister explains the Labour government’s thought process around the planned changes which include tightening up eligibility for Personal Independence Payment and explains why people under the age of 22 will no longer get the health top-up to Universal Credit.

Sir Stephen also reacts to news that Disabled and Deaf People's Organisations (DPPO) are considering stepping back from working with him as a result of the plans.

Presented by Emma Tracey

Produced by Alex Collins
Sound mixed by Mike Regaard
Edited by Beth Rose and Damon Rose

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