By Dominic Howell
A WOMAN who has degenerative diseases says she feels victimised by the benefit system after she was incorrectly assessed as fit to work – twice.
On both occasions Laurine Clifford – a former pub landlady and photographer – has had to appeal the decision taken by the Government’s Department of Work and Pensions
And on both occasions she won.
The mum-of-one, who had to fight to get Disability Living Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, says lengthy appeal processes have left her penniless and contributed to her stress and depression.
On both occasions Laurine Clifford – a former pub landlady and photographer – has had to appeal the decision taken by the Government’s Department of Work and Pensions
And on both occasions she won.
The mum-of-one, who had to fight to get Disability Living Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, says lengthy appeal processes have left her penniless and contributed to her stress and depression.
