And three quarters (78 percent) believe those living without a disability don’t understand how difficult it has been for them during the pandemic and lockdown. The survey examined how the day-to-day tasks many take for granted have caused issues for people with a disability during the Covid crisis. Almost half (46 percent) have found using public transport a more difficult and stressful experience, while 34 percent have struggled to attend a non-Covid related medical appointment. And 14 percent of respondents were unable to get to the shop to top up their prepay gas or electricity meter. Paralympian, TV presenter and author Ade Adepitan, MBE, is working with Smart Energy GB, which commissioned the research to highlight the benefits of smart meters to disabled and vulnerable people.