'I applied for PIP three times and it was gruelling and horrific'

DINAH HAS URGED HER MP TO VOTE AGAINST A PROPOSED 'HARROWING' £5 BILLION CUT TO THE UK'S WELFARE BILL

- By RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter

A WOMAN who has applied for personal independence payments (PIP) three times fears proposed benefits by the UK government will have a “harrowing” impact on the most vulnerable North Wales families.

Dinah, from Colwyn Bay, has launched a petition urging her local Labour MP, Gill German, who represents Clwyd North, to vote against her government’s plan to cut £5billion from the welfare budget.

The changes are due to be introduced this week before being voted on before the end of the month. Dinah, who asked for her surname not to be published, is one of tens of thousands of people who now fear their lives could be severely affected by the cost-cutting measures.

Dinah, 29, has endured mental health problems since childhood including PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), and depression, since childhood.

She explained her own experience of applying for the payment which gives financial support to people living with long-term physical or mental health conditions.