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Jodey Whiting: Fresh evidence shows need for second inquest into death ‘caused by DWP’

By John Pring on 24th June 2021 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Jodey Whiting: Fresh evidence shows need for second inquest into death ‘caused by DWP’
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Fresh evidence shows that the actions of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) were a “central cause” of the death of a disabled women who took her own life after her benefits were wrongly removed, the high court heard this […]

Philippa Day’s sister pledges to continue fight for justice, after DWP’s PIP changes

By John Pring on 3rd June 2021 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Philippa Day’s sister pledges to continue fight for justice, after DWP’s PIP changes
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The sister of a disabled woman whose death was caused by widespread flaws in the benefits system has vowed to continue her family’s fight for justice, after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced changes in response to the tragedy. […]

High court is asked to order fresh inquest into death of Jodey Whiting

By John Pring on 23rd December 2020 Category: Benefits and Poverty

High court is asked to order fresh inquest into death of Jodey Whiting
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The mother of a disabled woman who killed herself after her benefits were wrongly stopped has asked the high court to order a second inquest into her death. Joy Dove wants to see the “heartless and cruel” actions of the Department […]

DWP refuses to release two reports by coroners into deaths of benefit claimants

By John Pring on 12th March 2020 Category: Benefits and Poverty

DWP refuses to release two reports by coroners into deaths of benefit claimants
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Ministers are refusing to release details of two reports into the deaths of benefit claimants in which coroners warned that more disabled people could die if the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failed to take urgent action. DWP has admitted […]

Errol Graham: Coroner pledges to press DWP on safeguarding review

By John Pring on 20th February 2020 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Errol Graham: Coroner pledges to press DWP on safeguarding review
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The coroner who heard an inquest into a man who starved to death after his benefits were wrongly removed is to press the government for information about a promised review into how it protects “vulnerable” claimants. Dr Elizabeth Didcock, Nottingham’s assistant […]

Errol Graham: Coroner pledges to press DWP on safeguarding review

By John Pring on 20th February 2020 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Errol Graham: Coroner pledges to press DWP on safeguarding review
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The coroner who heard an inquest into a man who starved to death after his benefits were wrongly removed is to press the government for information about a promised review into how it protects “vulnerable” claimants. Dr Elizabeth Didcock, Nottingham’s assistant […]

Call for second Jodey Whiting inquest increases pressure for DWP deaths inquiry

By John Pring on 9th January 2020 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Call for second Jodey Whiting inquest increases pressure for DWP deaths inquiry
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A mother who has asked the attorney general for permission to seek a second inquest into her disabled daughter’s suicide says it would boost growing calls for an inquiry into all deaths linked to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). […]

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