‘We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget’

Nicole receives Employment and Support Allowance of £1,042 which includes the severe disability premium, Personal Independent Payment of £798, and Housing Benefit of £917 per month.

In the Budget, the chancellor said there would be a widespread review of health and disability benefits, which Nicole says is “very concerning”.

“Because you’re going on the proviso that if you have mobility issues you can just work from home – that’s very oversimplified. There are lots of reasons why you might have mobility issues that might impede your ability to work.”

Nicole believes a different approach is needed. “You have to incentivise employers to make accommodations for people – whether that’s flexible working or getting the right items you need.

“The government is saying invest, invest, invest. Well invest in people and businesses – you’re going to get more productivity.”

Some people cannot work though, Nicole says, adding: “Everyone, whether in work or not, should be entitled to a decent standard of living, autonomy and dignity.”