Tony began using a wheelchair three years ago. He and his partner Debra were allocated a two-bedroom bungalow in a village, where they knew no one. Now, they are being hit by both benefits and local service cuts. Inaccessible public transport means his Motability-leased vehicle is essential, but he fears the changeover from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment will mean he loses it. With the lack of one-bedroom properties, bedroom tax means they now have to find an additional 15 per cent to pay the rent. Tony says, “We have sold things. We have had to cut back on a lot of things, and then as we come into the winter, we now have to look at do we put the heating on or do we have a meal?”