Select committee: Women and Equalities Committee
Cost of living: disabled people and carers
Closed
Opened 10 Jan 2023
Closed 1 May 2024
Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
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 carers about how they are managing with rising costs.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 10 January 2023.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 1 February 2023
- 6 witnesses
Recent activity
- Women and Equalities Committee1 February 2023, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2023 |
Women and Equalities Committee
Abigail Broomfield,
Emily Holzhausen OBE · Carers UK,
Jignesh Vaidya,
Louise Rubin · Scope,
Salena Begley MBE · Family Fund,
Suzanne Buckner
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Broomfield | Not recorded | 1 |
| Emily Holzhausen OBE · Director of Policy and Public Affairs | Carers UK | 1 |
| Jignesh Vaidya | Not recorded | 1 |
| Louise Rubin · Head of Policy and Campaigns | Scope | 1 |
| Salena Begley MBE · Partner Engagement Manager | Family Fund | 1 |
| Suzanne Buckner | Not recorded | 1 |