Torbay set for 22nd October 2011 ‘Hardest Hit day of Action’ by disabled people
Disabled people in Torbay, their families and friends will take to the streets in Bristol to protest against Government cuts to disability benefits and services. This is one year on from the Comprehensive Spending Review, which revealed the Government’s intention to slash public spending.
Spot lobbying Parliament earlier this year
Spot (Speaking Out in Torbay), a local organisation for people with learning disability, is organising a coach from the Bay to Bristol. Places are available on the coach and will be £10 per person. To book your place please telephone Jo fox 01404 881109
Organiser Jo Fox said “Disabled people, those with long-term conditions and their families are being hit the hardest by cuts to the benefits and services they need to live their lives.
“Many are living in fear of cuts to essential benefits including Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). The total cuts will mean an estimated £9 billion loss to disabled people and their families’ incomes in the UK over the next four years, on top of cuts to many local care and support services.
“The Hardest Hit campaign, organised jointly by the Disability Benefits Consortium and the UK Disabled People’s Council, brings together individuals and over 50 organisations to send a clear message to the Government: stop these cuts.”
