{"id":2511,"date":"2025-06-13T13:59:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T12:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:41:43","slug":"uk-spending-disabled-people-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/uk-spending-disabled-people-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"What the UK Spending Review Means for Disabled People in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the 2025 Spending Review, setting budgets for all UK government departments over the coming years. While big-picture figures dominate the headlines, many decisions will have a direct impact on disabled and neurodivergent people, those needing mental health or social care support, and anyone relying on benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve broken it down to help you understand what\u2019s changing, what support is available, and how this might affect you or someone you care about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you or someone you know is wondering what benefits you\u2019re entitled to with PIP or a disability, our partnership with Turn2us means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/benefits-calculator\">Purpl<\/a> members can now use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/benefits-calculator\">Benefits Calculator<\/a> directly on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a quick, confidential way to see if you\u2019re missing out on disability benefits, top-up payments, or other support like Universal Credit, ESA, and more. You\u2019ll get a personalised report showing what you could claim, and how to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nhs-and-mental-health-support\">NHS and Mental Health Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00a329\u202fbillion boost<\/strong> to the NHS is expected over the next three years, with health and social care projected to grow to nearly <strong>50% of departmental budgets by 2029<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mental health funding will increase in real terms<\/strong>, from \u00a314.9\u202fbillion (2024\u201325) to \u00a315.6\u202fbillion (2025\u201326).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, the <strong>share of the NHS budget going to mental health<\/strong> will drop slightly, from 8.78% to 8.71%.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What this means:<\/strong> Investment is growing, but mental health isn\u2019t rising as a priority at the same pace as other NHS services, which may limit real improvements in some areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mental-health-and-therapy-access\">Mental Health and Therapy Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The government committed to <strong>expanding talking therapies<\/strong>, reducing waiting lists, and training <strong>8,500 more mental health professionals<\/strong>, including in schools and community settings.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s also a push to improve <strong>early intervention services<\/strong> for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concerns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There\u2019s no confirmed rollout timeline, and these improvements may take years to reach all regions.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current waiting lists for therapy and mental health assessments remain long.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support if you\u2019re struggling:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/\">Mind<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/\">Samaritans \u2013 116 123<\/a> (Free, 24\/7)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/giveusashout.org\/\">Shout \u2013 Text \u2018SHOUT\u2019 to 85258<\/a> (Free, anonymous mental health text support)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-neurodivergent-people-autism-adhd-and-more\">Neurodivergent People (Autism, ADHD and more)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Spending Review acknowledges the current crisis in support for neurodivergent people.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are early plans to <strong>expand local neurodevelopmental hubs<\/strong> and invest in diagnosis pathways.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concerns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There\u2019s still <strong>no national neurodiversity strategy<\/strong>, and no timescale for improvements.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People are often waiting over 12 months just to get an NHS assessment, and that\u2019s unlikely to change quickly.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support for navigating this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adhduk.co.uk\/\">ADHD UK<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/\">National Autistic Society<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychiatry UK \u2013 Right to Choose (May help fast-track an ADHD\/autism diagnosis via the NHS)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nhs-and-social-care\">NHS and Social Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>NHS will receive more money<\/strong>, with a focus on cutting waiting lists and improving local care access.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The review includes plans to reform community care, which could benefit disabled and chronically ill people.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concerns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social care funding was barely mentioned<\/strong>, despite being a lifeline for many disabled people.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services remain under strain, with staffing shortages and long waits for care packages.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Help if you&#8217;re struggling with care:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disabilityrightsuk.org\/\">Disability Rights UK<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scope.org.uk\/\">Scope<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/advicelocal.uk\/\">Advicelocal<\/a> \u2013 Find social care support in your area<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disability-benefits-and-cost-of-living\">Disability Benefits and Cost of Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s happening:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are <strong>no immediate cuts<\/strong> to benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Rates stay the same for now, and nothing has changed for existing claimants.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, the government is consulting on <strong>big changes to PIP<\/strong>, including possibly replacing cash payments with access to treatment or equipment in some cases.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chancellor aims to save <strong>\u00a312\u202fbillion from the welfare budget<\/strong>, with <strong>\u00a35\u202fbillion of that from disability benefits<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What this means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you currently claim PIP or other disability-related benefits, your payments are not changing right now.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But future reforms could affect <strong>who qualifies<\/strong>, <strong>how support is given<\/strong>, and <strong>how easily people can appeal<\/strong>. Many fear that people with invisible, fluctuating, or mental health-related disabilities may lose support.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No extra cost-of-living help:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There were <strong>no new payments<\/strong> announced for disabled people facing rising energy or food costs.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free benefits advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turn2us.org.uk\/\">Turn2Us<\/a> \u2013 Check what you\u2019re entitled to<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/\">Citizens Advice<\/a> \u2013 Help with applications, appeals, budgeting<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.z2k.org\/\">Z2K<\/a> \u2013 Expert support if you\u2019ve been unfairly refused or sanctioned<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learning-disabilities-and-education\">Learning Disabilities and Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The review restates a commitment to <strong>improving SEND support<\/strong> (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in schools.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are plans to <strong>increase school support staff<\/strong>, including mental health leads and SEN specialists.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concerns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These are early-stage promises with <strong>no confirmed timeline<\/strong> or full funding yet.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families may still struggle to secure EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and consistent in-school support.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Charities that can help:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsea.org.uk\/\">IPSEA<\/a> \u2013 Free legal help with education and EHCP rights<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mencap.org.uk\/\">Mencap<\/a> \u2013 Learning disability support and advocacy<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/contact.org.uk\/\">Contact<\/a> \u2013 Help for families with disabled children<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This spending review brings some hope \u2013 especially for NHS investment, therapy access, and future changes to neurodivergent support. But for many disabled people in the UK, the immediate day-to-day challenges remain the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social care and tailored cost-of-living support were noticeably missing. And while disability benefits haven\u2019t been cut yet, the government is actively working on plans that could tighten access in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling unsure, anxious, or overwhelmed \u2013 that\u2019s entirely valid. The best thing to do right now is to <strong>stay informed, seek free support, and talk to charities or services who can help you plan ahead.<\/strong> You\u2019re not alone in navigating this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll be keeping a close eye on how these plans develop and how they affect our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as always, Purpl has a thriving, supportive community to talk to and share your thoughts and feelings with &#8211; we&#8217;re here &#8211; with, and for you &#8211; every step of the way.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-author\">About the author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2268\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4.png\" alt=\"Profile image of Sammi wearing a beige beanie and smiling, next to text introducing her as Senior Marketing Manager at Purpl, an autistic advocate for disabled and neurodivergent people who champions accessibility, inclusion, and financial empowerment through community-driven storytelling.\" class=\"wp-image-2331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4.png 2268w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-768x179.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-1536x358.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-2048x478.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2268px) 100vw, 2268px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sammi is autistic, has ADHD, and lives with POTS. She\u2019s passionate about disability advocacy, accessibility, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and understood. With a sharp sense of humour and a deep love for community, she speaks openly about the realities of being neurodivergent across all of her personal platforms, always aiming to challenge stigma, spark conversations, and remind others they\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-articles-you-might-be-interested-in\">Other articles you might be interested in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/whats-going-on-with-pip-cuts-why-are-celebrities-speaking-out\">What\u2019s Going on with PIP Cuts, &amp; Why Are Celebrities Speaking out?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/it-doesnt-make-sense-new-data-shows-low-pip-fraud-but-disabled-people-still-face-cuts\">\u201cIt Doesn\u2019t Make Sense\u201d: New Data Shows Low PIP Fraud, But Disabled People Still Face Cuts<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/purpl-research-how-proposed-pip-cuts-could-devastate-disabled-people-in-the-uk\">Purpl Research: How Proposed PIP Cuts Could Devastate Disabled People in the UK<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/pip-and-disability-benefit-reforms-2025-a-summary-of-changes-announced-today\">PIP and Disability Benefit Reforms 2025 \u2013 A Summary of Changes Announced Today<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the 2025 Spending Review, setting budgets for all UK government departments over the coming years. 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