08 the same company

She was thrilled when she got work
at a council children’s centre
but a routine health check
by a company contracted by the council
and the Department
found
she was not fit for work.
She was recovering from a five-year battle
with anorexia.
‘It would be inappropriate
to be offered employment
in this role.’
Strapped for cash
she applied for support
only to be judged
fit for work.
‘You do not have
any limited capacity
for work.
It has been decided
we cannot pay you’
The same company
carried out both assessments.

[Daily Mirror, 16/04/2010, Too unfit to work… too fit for benefits]