The Child Brain Injury Trust are concerned that the cumulative impact of a range of cuts and tax rises, including the VAT rise in January 2011, will have a real impact on families affected by childhood acquired brain injury who are only just getting by. Given the size of reductions in funding going to local authorities and the ending of many grants and benefits, we will be monitoring closely the cuts to local services that families rely on.
Families will be relieved that the DoH budget has been ring-fenced, but this alone does not hold any long term security for the future wellbeing of families in receipt of other benefits and support and could lead to an uncertain period ahead.
If you are concerned about the impact of the cuts on your family, please get in touch with us and let us know how the ‘spending review cuts’ may affect you and tell us your concerns and experience.
Remember, our Helpline offers support to anyone affected by childhood acquired brain injury, and our Child and Family Support Officers are available too. We also have partners who have specialist knowledge of welfare and benefits, so get in touch and we will do our best to help.
Lisa Turan CEO
