7 years ago
Blind man has benefits cut for not replying to DWP letter that he couldn't read
A severely disabled man had his benefits cut because he didn’t respond to a letter even though he is blind. Alan Moody, 60, was declared unfit to work by his GP 10 years ago after being diagnosed with cerebellar ataxia - a rare genetic brain condition. Despite this Alan from Stanley, Co Durham was summoned to a Department for Work and Pensions ‘work capability assessment’ to qualify to receive employment and support allowance of around £450 a month.
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