A survey has been launched to collect data and 'create real change'
Disabled people say the cost of living crisis is costing them more than most. Higher heating requirements, specific food needs and powered wheelchairs contribute to bigger bills for disabled people as inflation reaches record highs.
He said: "This is putting fuel in our vehicle which delivers that change. "We find out what the problems are, where they are and then we go and solve them." The new survey focuses on the challenges of the current cost of living. Shabaaz Mohammed, from Manchester Disabled People Against Cuts, said: "We're trying to show that if we're given the right support, we can do the right thing.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said: "The Disabled People’s Panel have been resolute champions for the rights of disabled people in Greater Manchester, representing their voices and their concerns as our city-region has tackled the challenges of recent years. As we face up to this perilous cost-of-living crisis, it’s vital that we understand its far-reaching consequences for all of our communities, and how we can respond.
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