Open House Meeting in Brixham
Today I was in Brixham for an open house meeting. Amongst the many issues raised were winter fuel payments, attendance allowance and inheritance tax. It was also an opportunity to discuss issues for carers and the importance of community hospitals. Regeneration of Brixham and concerns about the loss of small businesses were also raised.
The proposed Labour National Care Service would have to be paid for in part by cutting disability benefits including attendance allowance. This benefit is currently claimed by 1.6 million people and the potential loss of this is causing great concern. Disability living allowance would also be targeted, which would affect a further 800,000. It is absurd for Labour to be making so many promises on care for the elderly without spelling out clearly who would pay let alone how it could be afforded.
