Thalidomide Survivor Claims That Tory Government and The DWP Are Vindictive Towards The Disabled

DISABILITY - Kevin Donnellon, a Thalidomide survivor, from Crosby, Merseyside has been told by the DWP that he must prove he cannot work.

Kevin was born without arms or legs been asked to fill in a 24-page ‘fit-to-work' questionnaire for the third time to be able to continue receiving his payments.

The 58-year-old was one of round 2,000 infants affected by the morning illness drug Thalidomide.

The dad-of-two worked until 15 years ago when he began to suffer from back problems due to wearing prosthetic legs and complications from type 2 diabetes.

Kevin has a degree in social sciences and works with adults with learning disabilities. He said: "My last paid job was 15 years ago. Now I’m not as healthy.

In addition, Kevin also suffers from type 2 diabetes.

Image: Kevin Donnellon, a Thalidomide survivor.

Kevin said, “This government seems to have targeted disabled people and he arguing the way he is being treated is vindictive.

 “I was born like this – you’d think my details would be on the system” says Kevin

Kevin had to fill out a form for PIP payments to replace his Disability Living Allowance, and two “capability for work” forms for Universal Credit, to replace Employment and Support Allowance.

ABC Note, decisions like this seem to be incredible, but could things get worse if the Tories stay in power?   

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