Research and analysis

The impact of the rising cost of living on disabled people in the UK

Research into the impact of the rising cost of living on disabled people, across a range of sectors.

• From: Disability Unit and Office for Equality and Opportunity
• Published: 17 July 2025

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The impact of the rising cost of living on disabled people in the UK

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Executive summary: Easy Read version

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Executive summary: British Sign Language (BSL) and audio versions

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Executive summary: large print version

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Appendix 1: respondent profile

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Appendix 2: data tables

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Details

In 2023, the Disability Unit (DU) commissioned the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) to develop research to understand the impact of rises in the cost of living on the lives of disabled people in the UK. 

The research focused on:

• affordability of food, shopping essentials and utility bills, including energy
• physical and mental health and independence
• access and use of medical aids, health services and personal care
• living conditions, family life and access to community
• access to financial services, government support and employment
• access to products and services in general

Published 17 July 2025