Summary
Northants Disabled People Against Cuts is asking you to do 10 things to help.
1. Meet at 4:30 PM: Join us at The Steps of the Guildhall (NN1 1DE) on Thursday 26 February to intercept councillors arriving for the budget vote.
2. Bring an Empty Plate: Hold it high to symbolise the “Support or Food” choice WNC is forcing us to make.
3. Email the Cabinet: Tell Cllr Laura Couse exactly what tasks you are being “taxed” for (washing, getting out of bed, using the toilet).
4. Demand a Review: Email WNC today for a full individual DRE assessment. Do not accept the £23 “standard” rate.
4. Cite Kent: Remind the Council of the Dec 2025 Kent victory—they fold when their hidden overcharging is legally challenged.
5. Lobby Finance: Ask Cllr John Slope (Finance) how WNC justifies a Client Funds Team within a £1.02 billion budget.
6. CQC Challenge: Remind councillors that the CQC rated them “Requires Improvement” (59%).
7. Ask why failing support costs so much.
8. The Penny Parade: Save your coppers to pay your fee at the Guildhall—expose the administrative cost of the Disability Tax.
9. Voter Pressure: Demand all May 2026 local election candidates sign a pledge to abolish social care charges.
10. Tell Us Your Story: Email your testimonial of hardship to Northantsdpac@gmail.com we will keep this confidential but highlight issues anonymously.
Yours in solidarity
Northants Disabled People Against Cuts Northantsdpac@gmail.com
