Summary
Josh Wintersgill runs a business that sells products for wheelchair users. He was using a government grant called Access to Work to help cover extra costs related to his disability. The support was cut by 80%, and he fears this will jeopardize his business.
Key Facts
- Josh Wintersgill's business sells products for wheelchair users to travel.
- He used the government's Access to Work scheme for additional business costs.
- His support was cut from five days a week to one day.
- The Department for Work and Pensions is reviewing the Access to Work scheme.
- Other disabled individuals have reported similar cuts in funding.
- Josh is using his own money temporarily to keep his business running.
- Over 4,000 people joined a group advocating for better Access to Work support.
- A social enterprise also relies on Access to Work to employ neurodiverse adults.
