Select Committee · Women and Equalities Committee
Cost of living: disabled people and carers
Status: Closed
Opened: 10 Jan 2023
Closed: 1 May 2024
The cost of living has been increasing in the UK since early 2021, with low-income households the most affected. Research shows that many disabled households not only have lower incomes but face higher energy and food costs to meet their additional needs. In this one-off evidence session, we will be speaking to disabled people and … Show more
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2023 | Abigail Broomfield, Emily Holzhausen OBE · Carers UK, Jignesh Vaidya, Louise Rubin · Scope, Salena Begley MBE · Family Fund, Suzanne Buckner | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Broomfield | — | 1 |
| Emily Holzhausen OBE · Director of Policy and Public Affairs | Carers UK | 1 |
| Jignesh Vaidya | — | 1 |
| Louise Rubin · Head of Policy and Campaigns | Scope | 1 |
| Salena Begley MBE · Partner Engagement Manager | Family Fund | 1 |
| Suzanne Buckner | — | 1 |