The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group, which represents over 100 charities, has warned that the rise in employers National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will lead to a reduction in staff and services.
They warn that changes from the Budget will have “life-changing consequences" for service users.
As we await a decision from the Treasury on whether GP practices, hospices and social care will be exempt, I asked the Minister for Disability what the Government will do to mitigate this impact.
You can read more about the VODG's concerns here: UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause ‘life-changing’ cuts | Disability | The Guardian