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Connor's Battle for Basic Support | Leeds News
A Scottish teen with severe disabilities—blind, wheelchair-bound, and unable to speak—is trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare as the DWP demands he “look for jobs,” ignoring his physical limitations. His parents, Steve and Helen, fought tirelessly for Universal Credit, only to face absurd questions like whether he has interview clothes or a mobile phone, while being denied accessible job center access. Despite their pleas, they’re told to keep searching for work on his behalf—a heartbreaking emotional burden. Now, a DWP update claims Connor’s status was confirmed via phone, contradicting the…
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