Disabled people pay the same in my phv as able bodied people and I'm sure that is the way it is across the country for the most part. Perhaps he's thinking about especially adapted vehicles that don't get used much but still need to be available
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
Tulip Siddiq MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end Hampstead and Kilburn MP Tulip Siddiq on why disabled people deserve a fairer deal. For years, politicians have talked about a cost of living crisis in Britain. Soaring energy bills, extortionate rent repayments and the growing cost of the weekly shop have left many walking a financial tightrope. For many disabled people and their families, the cost of leading an independent life poses a much greater challenge altogether. Welfare payments and equality laws are well trodden political paths to ensure British society cares for its vulnerable, but they have not proved sufficient. Described by campaigners as “a special needs price tag”, people experiencing a diverse range of conditions are still incurring extortionate costs for routine goods and services. This must change. The Extra Costs Commission, initiated in 2014 following work by the disability charity Scope, has identified five areas of cost that are burdening disabled peoples’ lives. These are: clothing, transport, insurance, specialised disability equipment and the energy market. Previous research by Scope estimated that disabled people spend on average, £550 a month on disability-related expenditure. Welfare payments fall far short of meeting these costs, with the average award in 2016 being around £360 a month. One-off costs can also be entirely unmanageable. Imagine having to pay over £6,000 for a bed, simply to be safe when sleeping at night. Imagine having to pay hundreds of pounds for specialist shoes, simply to walk. For many, such costs would be unthinkable, but they are a necessity for countless disabled people. The Commission, therefore, concludes with clear recommendations addressed to a number of stakeholders, including the government and businesses – to get markets functioning better. Unfortunately, the government’s record in supporting the disabled is less than encouraging. Analysis from the House of Commons Library shows that welfare support is due to be cut by £1.2bn in real-terms over the course of this parliament. Many will also remember Iain Duncan Smith’s shock resignation, caused by the Chancellor’s plans to cut vital Personal Independence Payments. This record leaves me doubting whether we can rely on the Government to act in the best interests of disabled people and relieve them of the burden created by extra living costs. Autumn in parliament promises a number of crucial debates, not least as the government continues to take a “make it up as we go along” strategy for taking Britain out of the EU. However, efforts to reduce extra costs for disabled people must be a priority. We have an independent report, with recommendations underpinned by serious research and expert commentary. We must get on with implementing it. Public campaigns will continue to focus on the role of government in meeting costs through maintaining extra cost payments. This will be vital, but until we see regulatory action on the costs themselves, I fear the situation will become unsustainable for millions of households. Suggested actions include a review of the impact of the Equality Act in improving web accessibility by the Equality and Human Rights Commission; obtaining more equal and fairly-priced services in taxis and private hire vehicles; and to encourage regulators, such as the Financial Conduct Authority, to investigate whether under-served groups have access to insurance that fairly reflects risk. For me, this is an issue that cuts across political allegiance, but we must be clear in addressing current failings. My parliamentary contributions will aim to transform this report from recommendations to action, and I hope colleagues from across the Commons will join me. source: http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/tulip_sid ... _1_4691847 |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Sun Sep 11, 2016 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
MP Doesn't understand equality act shocker Suggested actions include a review of the impact of the Equality Act in improving web accessibility by the Equality and Human Rights Commission; obtaining more equal and fairly-priced services in taxis and private hire vehicles; and to encourage regulators, such as the Financial Conduct Authority, to investigate whether under-served groups have access to insurance that fairly reflects risk. |
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| Author: | toots [ Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
Disabled people pay the same in my phv as able bodied people and I'm sure that is the way it is across the country for the most part. Perhaps he's thinking about especially adapted vehicles that don't get used much but still need to be available
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
If anybody works out dearer per head for the disabled it's likely to be the unplated Voluntary wheel types who allegedly champion Community transport for the poor and disabled...Utter guff, they charge each client individually making the overall hire cost of the vehicle more expensive than Licensed PH or Hacks. |
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| Author: | edders23 [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
bloodnock wrote: If anybody works out dearer per head for the disabled it's likely to be the unplated Voluntary wheel types who allegedly champion Community transport for the poor and disabled...Utter guff, they charge each client individually making the overall hire cost of the vehicle more expensive than Licensed PH or Hacks.  I have never charged disabled people more nor do I know anyone else that does ! |
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| Author: | grandad [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
edders23 wrote: bloodnock wrote: If anybody works out dearer per head for the disabled it's likely to be the unplated Voluntary wheel types who allegedly champion Community transport for the poor and disabled...Utter guff, they charge each client individually making the overall hire cost of the vehicle more expensive than Licensed PH or Hacks. I have never charged disabled people more nor do I know anyone else that does ! I do. He charges up to double the usual fare if the person is in a wheelchair and he doesn't strap the chair down. |
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| Author: | edders23 [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
grandad wrote: edders23 wrote: bloodnock wrote: If anybody works out dearer per head for the disabled it's likely to be the unplated Voluntary wheel types who allegedly champion Community transport for the poor and disabled...Utter guff, they charge each client individually making the overall hire cost of the vehicle more expensive than Licensed PH or Hacks. I have never charged disabled people more nor do I know anyone else that does ! I do. He charges up to double the usual fare if the person is in a wheelchair and he doesn't strap the chair down. Well next time the passenger gets tipped out of the wheelchair it will be interesting to see if he still has insurance |
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| Author: | grandad [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:42 am ] |
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edders23 wrote: Well next time the passenger gets tipped out of the wheelchair it will be interesting to see if he still has insurance The Concil know all about him and do nothing. The customers don't complain because he has the only WAV in town. |
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| Author: | heathcote [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
If that is correct as a responsible proprietor who I believe abides by high Professional standards should complain about this persons operating standards especially if he operates a WAV TAXI(hackney carriage). Public safety is not just the responsibility of the Council but as a profession it is also ours and theft by overcharging is something as a profession we have to assist in stamping out. People like this tarnish the reputation of the Taxi trade. |
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| Author: | trotskys twin [ Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
captain cab wrote: MP Doesn't understand equality act shocker Suggested actions include a review of the impact of the Equality Act in improving web accessibility by the Equality and Human Rights Commission; obtaining more equal and fairly-priced services in taxis and private hire vehicles; and to encourage regulators, such as the Financial Conduct Authority, to investigate whether under-served groups have access to insurance that fairly reflects risk. ahh my MP Tulip a female actually toots i believe shes referring to rip off PH companys that surcharge for disabled vehicles a common practice in London amonsgt the quality section then theres black cab drivers that drive straight past the disabled and of course this poxile government have targeted the disabled as prime victims for benefit cuts to pay for the BANKSTERS criminal activities ............................scum.  CC if you would to put your views directly to Tulip i can text you an appropriate phone number 
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| Author: | ven2112 [ Thu Sep 15, 2016 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: MP calls for ‘special needs price tag’ to end |
These are: clothing, transport, insurance, specialised disability equipment and the energy market. how are these more expensive then? they use different clothes to everyone else? im sure if i was buying a pair of jeans in a shop for £70 & the bloke in the wheelchair wanted a pair they would cost the same ?? different gas/electric?, insurance is obviously going to be higher, they are disabled , what a load of chit that link was 
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