Jenny's DLA was stopped;

A letter a day to number 10. No 557.

Saturday 09 November 2013. Jenny's DLA was stopped; the reason given was that as she was not expected to survive the required time.

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Dear Mr Cameron,

Chester and Ellesmere Port Foodbank (Wednesday, 6 November 2013): 'Jenny shared her story with one of our volunteers, and requested that we share it with you (everyone). We are privileged to do so.'

Jenny

Jenny came to the Chester and Ellesmere Port Foodbank last month, having been diagnosed with terminal Cancer. Her prognosis was three to six months. She already suffered with several chronic illnesses preventing her from working over the last two years and was in receipt of Disability Living Allowance. Having no family she was trying to "put her house in order", ensuring all her bills were paid and saving up for her funeral. Her DLA was stopped; the reason given was that as she was not expected to survive the required time, she did not qualify for this benefit!

She came to the Foodbank not for herself but to bring a neighbour who had mental health issues and short term memory problems. He had been 30 minutes late for his appointment at the Benefit office (he had forgotten the time!) and had therefore been sanctioned. He had not eaten for three days. They were both given a meal and the time to talk of their problems and referred to the appropriate agencies for food vouchers and further support and help. Several weeks later Jenny came to the Foodbank to thank everyone for the help and food that was given and the kindness and support that was shown in their time of need. Jenny died three weeks later.

Where did Jenny fit in your striver/scrounger world, Mr Cameron? Evidently she did not fit at all, she was abandoned to die in poverty as a direct result of your government policies and in particular the welfare policies of Iain Duncan Smith.

I have not worn a poppy for many years now because I cannot bear the hypocrisy of those who wear it religiously at this time of year and gather at the Cenotaph to display their hypocrisy and yet smile as they kill the poor, the sick and disabled and our children, today.

http://chesterellesmereportfoodbank.blogspot.co.uk/

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/08/poppy-last-time-remembrance-harry-leslie-smith
— in Peasedown Saint John.