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Originally Posted by Taggy

I agree, i'm not advocating yet more money for the Work Shy, just a more caring, beneficial service for those who genuinely cant, and who suffer during winter months.

My lad is in his 20's, is Severely Brain Injured, cant walk and is Wheelchair bound, and only has the use of one hand. During this current spell of bad weather he has only been able to leave the house once in the last 3 weeks, he lives on a cul de sac which has been impassable, and even if he got past that then most pavements have not been gritted so are impossible for an adult in a wheelchair.

Effectively house bound and with the heating and lighting on all day, yet he doesn't receive a penny in Winter Heating Allowance, which kicks in automatically for older people at 60.

Best Regards - Taggy

These are the real issues the government should be addressing.