Louise says, “My mum died after being assessed as fit to work. She died of an aeortic abdominal aneurysm at 57. Having worked all her life, she was initially on benefits because she could not deal with the pain. She was on very strong painkillers to combat the pain. She was assessed by the DWP and told she should be working and they stopped her benefits. They told her the pain couldn’t be that bad, and she managed to get work cleaning. Her boss thankfully took pity on her and allowed her to clean when she was able. She died on her own, ironically after taking painkillers, having said she couldn’t miss work as she had to pay her rent, Council Tax, etc. I have lost a mum and my children their grandma. I know if she had been assessed properly and given help she wouldn’t have worked herself to her limits and put pressure on the aneurysm.”