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The following presents just some examples of vulnerable adults who died following punitive actions by the Department of Work and Pensions:

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Phillip Day, 27 took a fatal overdose after her benefit payments were cut. She suffered from mental health issues.

She was found collapsed at her Nottingham home beside a letter rejecting her request for an at-home benefits assessment in August 2019.

Errol Graham starved to death in 2018 while seriously mentally ill. His benefits were stopped when he failed to attend a work capability assessment and did not respond to calls, letters or home visits from the DWP.

When his body was found, Mr Graham 30kg.

Jodey Whiting, 42, took her own life after her benefits were stopped.

The family received a letter endorsing the decision Ms Whiting's benefits should be stopped and saying she was fit to work while she was in a mortuary ahead of her burial, her mother said.

Here are some others who died following interactions with the DWP.