Capability warns of the impact of Welfare Reform on BBC Politics Show

Capability Scotland's Director of External Affairs, Richard Hamer, warned once again of the devastating impact the Welfare Reform Bill threatens to have on disabled people in Scotland.

Speaking on an interview for the BBC's Politics Show, Richard said that, if passed, the Bill could leave 100,000 disabled Scots without any benefits at all and only people with the most severe disabilities will see any increase in benefit. He added that those losing out on benefits could, as a result, lose out on 'passported' benefits such as a Blue Badge, free public transport and additional support for carers.

Capability campaigner and volunteer, David Nicol, was also interviewed and spoke of his fears about how the cuts could affect his independence and his concerns about the new medical assessment.

The interview was aired following the publication of a report by the Scottish Parliament's Health and Culture Committee which recommended that the Parliament should create Scottish legislation on Welfare Reform.

Watch the full program, on the left-hand side.