I believe that what we spend our money on is a private matter and we shouldn't have to justify ourselves to anyone. Disabled people claiming PIP and other disability-related benefits buy the things they need to make life more tolerable and to help them to overcome barriers and difficulties, like mobility aids and care. These things could be classed as "luxury" purchases by others, but they are necessary for disabled people.
The dignity and right to privacy of benefits claimants must be preserved": https://the.organise.network/campaigns/network-prevent-the-dwp-from-scrutinising-what-disabled-people-spend-their-money-on-e10d09f05dff8d61
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