Colin, who had uncontrolled grand mal epilepsy, was assessed as fit for work and his benefits were reduced by £70 per week. His parents wrote, “This caused Colin a lot of stress and anxiety. He was worried about losing his home, not being able to pay his bills and not being able to afford good food to eat. He was informed that the decision would have to go to an appeal and could take as long as nine months. Over the next four months, Colin’s health deteriorated, his seizures increased due to the stress and he lost a lot of weight. He had a massive seizure and it took his life. Colin died at home on his own and he was only 29.”
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