Disabled People Against Cuts in Sheffield: Autumn Statement has left us feeling 'anxious'
The Chancellor unveiled a number of plans for the economy on Wednesday
It's thought disabled people across South Yorkshire & North Derbyshire have been left feeling 'anxious' - following yesterday's Autumn Statement.
The Chancellor's keen to try and get more people off work - due to long term sickness or disability into remote jobs - or they could risk losing their benefits.
David Hayes is from Disabled People Against Cuts in Sheffield.
He says Wednesday's announcement has left a lot of people with concerns:
"If we are unfit for work, then we are unfit for work.
"Disabled people aren't going to be miraculously cured by a government white paper.
"It's going to cause an awful lot of anxiety for people.
"People will be very worried for what this will mean for them in future, what it'll mean for their health, what it'll mean for their ability to support themselves and their families.
"Disabled people, like everybody else, just want to get through this cost-of-living crisis."
Meanwhile, Jeremy Hunt also announced a cut in National Insurance contributions by 2% for millions of workers.
It could save someone on the average salary 450 pounds a year.
The Chancellor also announced rises in Universal Credit and pensions.