Blind man sanctioned because he couldn’t read DWP letter – as Tory minister talks out anti-sanctions Bill

‘A severely disabled man had his benefits cut because he didn’t respond to a letter even though he is blind.
Alan Moody, 60, was declared unfit to work by his GP 10 years ago after being diagnosed with cerebellar atazia – a rare genetic brain condition.
Despite this, Alan – from Stanley, Co Durham – was summoned to a Department for Work and Pensions’ work capability assessment to qualify to receive Employment and Support Allowance of around £450 a month.
One of the effects of his condition is blindness and because of this he did not read the letter sent to him by the DWP. As a result of his non-reply the DWP took the decision… to stop paying the allowance.’
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