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Disability Cuts Outrage: My Story

The Socialist

Issue 972, 23-29 November 2017

A Derby Socialist Party member

I am a 49-year-old woman who has been managing the progressive disease multiple sclerosis for 19 years. I am unable to work and receive disability benefits.

In the year 2000, following an appeal process with the support of a welfare rights officer, I was granted Disability Living Allowance, highrate care, high-rate mobility, indefinitely. It was a relief knowing that I had this benefit, enabling me to enjoy a better quality of life.

Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition Issue 972, 23-29 November 2017 de The Socialist.

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