28 every 18 months

He was celebrating getting a new job at a warehouse;
outside the nightclub
he was approached by five men.
One of them
struck him with a wheel brace
on the head.
Spinal damage
he cannot walk farther than a few yards.
Asthma, depression, panic attacks;
he spends most of his time in bed.
Every 18 months
he has to undergo an assessment
by the Department.
Last month,
he was told
he was no longer entitled
to any support,
after two doctors
asked him to stand up
and walk around his living room.

[The Sentinel, 21/04/2010, Dad left for dead in attack has benefits cut after 14 years]