Danielle Boo (Dani)

Disabled people in the UK are more likely to need a food bank. But why? Because life can cost even more when you're disabled. 🚗 Getting around can cost more. A bus or train might not be accessible or possible, so a taxi becomes the only realistic option. 🔥 Energy bills can cost more. People may need to power health or accessibly aids or keep their homes warmer for longer because of health conditions. 🍽️ Food can cost more too. People may need food that can be prepared without cooking or have to rely on more expensive ready-made options when pain, fatigue or mobility makes cooking difficult. And then there's everything else... Delivery charges. Equipment. Help with everyday tasks. Having to choose the closest shop rather than the affordable one. Small costs add up to a big difference. Our social security system should help people live with dignity. But too often, getting support means navigating lengthy forms, delays, assessments and repeated reviews. When you're already struggling, that can make a difficult situation even harder. The Timms Review is an opportunity to make the system work better for disabled people. We need a system that gets decisions right first time and doesn't push people into hardship.