Luke Griggs, Interim Chief Executive of Headway, said: “Guaranteeing that typical bills will not reach the eye-watering level of £3,500 that was predicted will provide relief to many of us.
“But the most vulnerable in society – including brain injury survivors, carers and families – are struggling to cope right now, let alone when typical bills hit £2,500.
“Medical expenses, home adaptations, heating or essential equipment are common additional costs for brain injury survivors. This is on top of coping with reduced household income through an inability to work because of brain injury, or as a result of family members having to give up work to take on caring responsibilities.
“We also need clarity on the level to which charities will be supported to meet the rising costs. The six-month price cap for small businesses – if extended to charities – may not be enough to ensure all Headway groups are able to sustain their services in the face of the financial pressures they are under at present.
“The most vulnerable simply have to be first in line for targeted support.”Back
