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"My advisor told me that I needed to learn a 'work ethic', and that if I didn't attend an unpaid work programme I would be sanctioned again. Obviously I became extremely anxious. As soon as I got home I swallowed every pill I had in the house and tried to overdose. I wasn't in a good place. I ended up in A&E having my stomach pumped. It was the worst day I've ever had."
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In May of 2013, a landmark court decision ruled that Work Capability Assessments were not fit for purpose and significantly disadvantaged those with mental health conditions. The scheme, however, has carried on regardless.
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