'An Existence, Not A Life' - Disabled In Glasgow | Just Surviving: A Decade Of Austerity In Scotland
Nearly half of households in poverty have a disabled family member. This year, £56 million was lost to disability cuts in Scotland.In this short documentary HuffPost UK and The Ferret follow Alan and Susan who are both disabled and trying to adjust to life after austerity.Just Surviving: A Decade Of Austerity In Scotland is a four-part documentary series. It investigates the urgent issues facing vulnerable people in Scotland in the aftermath of austerity.We visit some of its worst-hit areas, including Dundee, Fife and Glasgow, to hear from those impacted by rising poverty rates, cuts in services for disabled people and an increase in drug-related deaths.