Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department is taking steps to provide targeted fiscal support to disabled young people and their families, in the context of rises in cost-of-living.

The Government provides support to young disabled people primarily through Disability Living Allowance (DLA), as well as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for those aged 16 and over. These benefits provide significant financial support to cover extra costs incurred as a result of a disability and were uprated in line with inflation in April.

The Government has also provided further targeted support to those in receipt of disability benefits like DLA and PIP through the Disability Cost of Living Payments. The Government will begin to deliver the second Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 from June 20th. This is in addition to the previous Disability Cost of Living Payment, also worth £150, delivered from September 2022.

Some family members who provided care to a disabled young person may also be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if they meet the eligibility criteria. This is worth £76.75 per week.

Young disabled people and their families have also benefited from other forms of Cost of Living support. This includes the Energy Price Guarantee and Energy Bills Support Scheme and the Council Tax rebate.