The DWP Caused Shirley's Stroke

The system is designed to fail those who genuinely need help. I've been there myself! The sickening thing is people who don't want to work somehow seem to be left in peace with no financial stress. Shirley should be eligible for Attendance allowance or PIP although you need to jump through hoops to get it. Neither which are means tested but it depends on Shirley's age as to which one she can claim. I'd look into it. Take care and don't let them grind you down. We've all got to stand together in this mad world.

Hi Gary, I've only recently started to watch your vlogs. I'm absolutely appalled with the treatment that you both have received.
My daughter is autistic and is having problems with a certain payment being reduced even though nothing has changed. It seems to ro be one rule for people like us and another for the ones that arrive on a beach 😡 😊 Hopefully your circumstances will improve soon. Take care and thinking of you both ❤

Hi Gary! First time watching one of your videos so I have no context other than what you've shared here today.
To say I am appalled to hear of your experience in recent months is an understatement! Mind you, I know of several folk who have fought similar battles, being denied help they are clearly entitled to, even with documentary proof to back up everything they say.
I have no idea where you live or what other avenues you may have explored, but if you've not already done so, then a call to Age UK might be good. I think I'm correct in saying they have a national helpline, and you should find details on their website. Either that or the branch nearest to you. Worth a try as they should be able to give you guidance.
I'll see what other info I can dig up for you too. In the meantime take care and know you are not alone.
Kindest regards
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21:21 oh, you're back! 😺

turn up on the beach in a boat, and you will instantly get, housing, money, health and education. that is how the system works for 'certain people'

of course high blood pressure bought can be brought on by psychological stress or physical causes. blood pressure can cause hemorrhagic bleed strokes, and the other type of stroke is caused by a blockage, (also made worse by high blood pressure). called ischemic stroke, a blood clot or fat embolism that blocks a vein or artery. and causes damage to a part of the brain, similar to how a heart attack happens. blood thinners can reduce the risk of these blockages.

HMRC have a long track record of feeding DWP incorrect data, causing wrong decisions. Request a copy of all data currently held by them on yous all? CAB might help you with claim for maladministration. Hth 🤗

I am completely appalled by how you’ve been treated by the DWP. Is it possible you could entitled to carers allowance or attendance allowance now that you are Shirley’s carer? It’s so unfair it really upsets me what’s been going on. x

So sorry to hear your problems. I think the situation is a 'cookie cutter' issue, in so much as you state you are 'company directors'... so you registered a limited company? If this is so, that's a big mistake.... if you are just working as a sole trader (as I would advise) then you are not 'company directors' and you are not paying yourselves 'dividends'. Of course, this could all just be DWP speak for 'bollocks'. I personally would suggest that you cease trading (at least officially) and if you have a registered company, to dissolve it. Currently you are better off in the system if you appear to have no sources of income - meanwhile the DWP seem to think you have an income stream, because no one runs a business or company that is not profitable. So, either you make the company/trading profitable, or you give up the notion of being registered as self employed - and just take the available benefits.

Now, I know that might not sit easy with you - but as their actions have shown, you are mere cogs in a much larger machine... and perhaps you should just become scews... because you are screwed.

So hope this helps - not trying to be clever or anything, but trying to help. Get back to me . Big Hugs.

I noticed none of my replies are here stating how disgusted i was the way English born taxpayers are being treated, while others come on boats and get new phones and a lovely hotel. Youtube, as usual, dont like us like the elites.
You'll beat this Gary and Shirley.
You're fully entitled to Pip, so go to Cab and get advice on how to.
I will buy you another coffee by the weekend ❤🙏💯🙌

Sorry you’re going through this Gary. I’m guessing you will have been to citizens advice to see if they can help you with some advice.
Other than that I’m unable to offer anything other than a listening ear and sending love.

It’s very broken, the whole system 🫣