A new poll reveals that the majority of UK adults oppose replacing disability benefits with vouchers and support continuing cash payments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The survey, conducted by Savanta on behalf of i, also found that most people believe PIP payments are too low.
Poll carried out for i reveals majority of people want personal independence payments to continue being paid in cash, and think the benefit is too small
The proposal was put forward by the former Conservative government to drive down the rising cost of disability benefits. cut economic inactivity by getting more people into work and imposing tougher sanctions on young people who refuse education or employment These include raising the bar for disability benefits, introducing a tiered approach to payments and replacing cash with home improvement services or vouchers.
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