Lorry driver Ashley’s leg was severely injured in an accident at work nine months ago. He has been assessed as fit for work and told he could do a desk job. He says, “I am still on crutches and in constant pain. I pay taxes and, when I need some help, I come up against a brick wall. I’m not a lazy person and I hate being off work, but now I need help I’m getting treated badly. All I want to do is be given enough time to recover and start driving again. I paid £2,500 to get all the licences I needed and it is my livelihood. I’m not trained for any other sort of work.”