‘I was at death’s door with leukaemia yet denied PIP by DWP’

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‘I was at death’s door with leukaemia yet denied PIP by DWP’
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Both Labour and the Tories have promised changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Both Labour and the Tories have promised changes to Personal Independence Payment treatment had left him weak, fatigued and relying heavily on his partner Claire to help him get washed and dressed.

After further tests and scans revealed he had the disease, he made a PIP claim in December when his sick pay reduced. Mr Pullen said that being off work and not being approved for the benefit caused him and his family to be under great financial pressure. He has remained in remission since, and has blood tests every six months. He’s stayed in full time work.

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