Erik W

It would seem that the government does not think the cost of living crisis affects people on legacy benefits the same as everybody else... I received a letter today explaining that the new benefit rates are being introduced in April, but the amount I receive will stay the same as is has for more than five years now. As I was changed over from incapacity benefit to ESA I received an additional payment so I would not lose money at that time. I real terms however cost's of food, bills and other essential items are still increasing but the money I receive stays the same. How is this fair, to expect those on legacy benefits to have to find even more ways to make cut backs in order to survive. This is no way to expect people to live when there is no other choice.