Disability equality charity Scope has responded to this morning’s announcement of the October price cap increase.
Tom Marsland, policy manager at disability equality charity Scope, said:
“After months of harrowing predictions about energy bills, today’s announcement confirms disabled people’s fears.
“Life already costs more for disabled people. Now the cost of charging a wheelchair or using a breathing machine will have almost trebled in a year.
“We’ve been inundated with calls from disabled people who don’t know which way to turn and feel like they are being punished for using more energy.
“The government must intervene now.
“They should start by doubling the support package, and look at bringing in discounted tariffs for disabled customers who need more energy.”
