Disability and financial hardship: How disability benefits contribute to the need for food banks in the UK

This research report from the Scottish Centre for Social Research was commissioned by Trussell to understand the drivers of hunger among disabled people.

This research was accompanied by a review of the existing literature and evidence.

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For the first time, we look deeper into the reasons why disabled people are more likely to be affected by hunger and hear first-hand their experiences of trying to cope with managing their health against rising costs and the challenges of accessing support.

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Disability and financial hardship: How disability benefits contribute to the need for food banks in the UK

This research report from the Scottish Centre for Social Research was commissioned by Trussell to understand the drivers of hunger among disabled people.

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