"Robert was working full-time and put on to Employment Support Allowance due to a leg injury. He had an appointment at a work related activity group, but could not go as he collapsed in town as the injury to his leg turned out to be a serious blood clot. Robert was rushed to hospital, so missed the appointment and had his benefits stopped.
Robert came out of hospital to be told that as his injury is now 'different' he has to make a new claim which they say will take three weeks to sort out. He had been in town to collect the two weeks money he was owed, which he hasn't had and they now say he won't get, because it is a new claim. This means that there will be a minimum of 5 weeks that Robert will be without money."
Thank you Robert for sharing your story with Foodbank
