This life with Nthabi Nhlapo | R2 315: A dinner bill for some, a month’s survival for many others

This life with Nthabi Nhlapo | R2 315: A dinner bill for some, a month’s survival for many others

People with disabilities incur substantial extra costs of living, raising the question of why their grant is the same as the old-age grant, when their needs and expenses are significantly different, writes Nthabi Nhlapo.

The current treatment of disabilities in the social system is complex and no longer meets expectations, as it does not provide a clear picture of a person's actual need for support and does not guarantee the necessary assistance. The treatment of disabilities in the social system would require a thorough rethink, writes Kalev Härk.

Disabled people shouldn’t bear the brunt of the challenges our country faces

Helen Barnard, director of policy and research at Trussell, says proposed cuts to disability payments are cruel and counterproductive.

What are Pip benefits and how would cuts affect disabled people?

The Pip benefit helps disabled people afford expenses like private transport, house adaptations and specialist equipment (Picture: Getty Images) Many Brits with disabilities rely on the Personal Independence Payment (Pip) to pay the extra costs they face as a result of their conditions. According to charity Scope, disabled households need an additional £1,010 each month to have the same standard of living as their non-disabled counterparts. That…

Proposed PIP Changes Could Threaten the Dignity and Survival of Disabled Individuals

The government is reportedly considering a drastic overhaul of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, raising alarm about severe consequences for disabled people. This transformation could mean that many individuals lose their crucial financial support, leading some to even contemplate taking their own lives out of despair. Under the proposed changes, conditions like osteoarthritis, chronic pain syndrome, inflammatory arthritis, osteone…

One cannot say more clearly why one scandal has followed the next one in disability insurance for two decades. Thomas Gächter, professor of social security law at the University of Zurich, criticized in a documentary of Swiss television: Parliament does not take its responsibility. If they want this insurance, then they have to finance it properly, and otherwise they have to take out services so that the money is enough again. Thus, we promise s…