Responsible Reform.

It's a bit of an 'I'm Spartacus' moment....yes, I helped fund this research.

The report discussed in the article below and on

http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/16008  is compiled by people experiencing disability to demonstrate how this government views 'consultation'.  The report is based on the responses to the government's own consultation on its planned DLA reforms, which were only made public once disabled people requested them under the Freedom of Information Act.

Findings include:
* 98 per cent of respondents objected to the qualifying period for benefits being raised from three months to six months
* 99 per cent of respondents objected to Disability Living Allowance no longer being used as a qualification for other benefits
* 92 per cent opposed removing the lowest rate of support for disabled people

Please share this report, http://tinyurl.com/78erjru, and if possible forward to any wandering MP or member of the House of Lords you may bump into.

Disabled people listened to on welfare plans? It's a goverernment sham

www.guardian.co.uk

Sue Marsh: The welfare reform bill will be disastrous for sick and disabled people. But we are now determined that our voices will be heard.