The sister of a mum who overdosed after her benefits were cut fears more tragedy unless the welfare system is overhauled. Imogen Day is horrified at the way the Department for Work and Pensions and assessors Capita handled the case.
Sister Philippa, 27, was agoraphobic and repeatedly asked for a home assessment. She was found collapsed with a DWP letter on her pillow saying there would be no visit – and died in October 2019 after two months in a coma.
Devastated Imogen, 24, says Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey and her officials need to act. What do you think about this story?
Let us know in the comments below She said: “Pip wasn’t the first to die and won’t be the last. The process is distressing, it has led to multiple similar
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