Defending Disabled Peoples Futures

Having promised to protect disabled and older people the Government is pressing ahead with cuts to benefits and services vital to the lives of disabled people. It is simply not listening to us.

In June Hardest Hit mentioned further Hardest Hit activity was being planned for October. This is timed to coincide with the Welfare Reform Bill's passage through the House of Lords. The Bill continues to be a target since it promises deep cuts to Disability Living Allowance/ Personal Independence Payments and Employment Support Allowance and a strong showing by us will strengthen the hand of supportive Peers. It is also important that we continue to engage with MPs who need to understand the strength of opposition to the Government's unfair cuts agenda.

Contact your MP

Even if you've already contacted your MP, write to them again. Invite them to attend the Hardest Hit event in your region. Ask to meet them in the week leading up to 22 October. It would be great if every MP had at least one disabled constituent attending their local surgery. Ideally there will be mass lobbying of MPs on the Thursday and Friday (20/21 October) when they are back in their constituencies.
A template letter is available on the Hardest Hit website.