Benefits cut led to mum of nine killing herself

A coroner found that Jodey Whiting, a disabled woman, committed suicide after her benefits were stopped by the Department for Work and Pensions, leading to a decline in her mental health. Her mother fought for a new inquest, revealing errors in benefit removal leading to Jodey's death. The DWP acknowledged the mistakes and agreed to pay compensation to the family, signaling a need for improved processes and compassionate assistance for vulnerable individuals.