Has anyone continued an appeal for a family member that passed?

kiwi28

Wanted advice please my brother passed away 6 months ago aged 48 being diagnosed with lung cancer after only 5 weeks . They stopped his ESA in  Nov 2017..he was appealing ...3June 2018 he passed away. He was treated apaulingly and it caused him a lot of stress and worry in his last few months .. not being able to afford to eat and live properly .I was shocked at how he was treated .I received a letter before Xmas from the government asking if I would like to carry on the appeal for my late brother as I am his next of kin .. which I.intend to .. just wondered if anyone here has been through a similar expierience please ?

Antonia_Alumni

Hi @kiwi28

I am so sorry to hear what your brother went through and his passing. 
I hope one our members will be able to give you some support soon.

markyboy

Because of the sensitivity of your case i would take advice from welfare associations 

kiwi28

Thank you so much ?

markyboy

I hope you get justice and get back what he was entitled to and you can tell this government that their actions  can have life or death consequences 
Good Luck

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @kiwi28, I just wanted to express my sympathies for your loss and what your brother went through. I hope you're coping as well as possible?

I'd also reiterate @markyboy's advice to seek more specialist advice with this, however do feel free to keep us updated and we'll advise where we can.

kiwi28

Thank you markboy and Peppa.. I will keep you posted .. I will fight for justice for my brother ... this government have blood on their hands for so many unfortunately 

kiwi28

Sorry mistyped Pippa x