📻 Last night on Radio 4, Mencap’s Head of Policy spoke out about the government’s benefits bill

📻 Last night on BBC Radio 4, Mencap’s Head of Policy, Dan Scorer, spoke out about the government’s benefits bill and the impact it could have on people with a learning disability and people with a disability. Today, MPs will vote on this bill, a decision that could shape the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for thousands. We’ll be watching closely and will update you as soon as we know more. While we’re relieved that the government has already made some changes to its original plans, serious concerns remain. It's simply not fair that two people with the same needs could end up receiving different levels of support, just because one of them missed the cut off date. Everyone deserves the same access to vital support, no matter when they apply. Video description: A purple graphic with a photo of Dan Scorer with headphones on and BBC radio 4 presenter James Coomarasamy. When the person is speaking a circle appears with their photo in it. They are speaking about the benefits bill and the impact on disabled people.