"Originally on incapacity benefit for 10 years. On transfer to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) I had a medical and was awarded 0 points by ATOS. I asked for a review but the decision was upheld. I appealed but the medical representative humiliated me.I was given bad advice by Job Centre Plus that I could not claim other benefits. I lived off savings for over a year and made a new claim for ESA and was granted basic rate. My GP has always given me sick notes and am living in dread of another medical. I have both physical and mental health issues. I only get 25% single occupancy discount. I feel like a corpse."
Thank you John for sharing your story with Foodbank.
