Spending on benefits for disabled people is increasing

Frances Ryan gives an incomplete picture of the support on offer (Disabled people are going hungry and ministers are to blame.This year, spending on main disability benefits – personal independence payment (PIP), disability living allowance (DLA), and attendance allowance – will be over £4bn higher than in 2010.There are now, for the first time, more disabled people in work than not – a clear sign that significant progress is being made.