Breaking down barriers for Deaf and Disabled People
Summary of Spring Budget 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed the Spring Budget 2023 in March 2023, which included some of the biggest-ever changes to the benefits system. We have created a summary of the key points, in different accessible formats. If you need a different format, please do get in touch. The points include:
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the main takeaway points;
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how people on means-tested disability benefits may be affected;
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when and why this change is happening;
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the positives and issues with these changes; and
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where to go for more information
Different Formats
Simplified version - a Word document that explains the information as simply as possible, and highlights the key information.
Easy Read version - for an Easy Read summary information by United Response, click here
Audio version - a video podcast of the information in an audio format for those who prefer auditory information easier than a written format.
BSL version - a video series of the information translated into British Sign Language (BSL) whose first language is BSL or find BSL easier to understand than information in spoken or written English.
Coming soon!
Captioned version - a video series of the information spoken in English with closed captions for those who aren't fluent in BSL but struggle with audio/written formats. Coming soon!