Summary
- James Suett, a 28-year-old kidney patient from Manchester, was denied Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as he was considered “not sick enough,” despite relying on dialysis to survive.
- Suett’s kidney function deteriorated to four percent, requiring extensive dialysis, which left him extremely fatigued and barely able to perform daily tasks.
- After his initial application and two appeals for PIP were rejected, Suett decided to challenge the decision at a tribunal.
- He criticized the proposed plans to overhaul the PIP system to a six-tier system as harsh and inhumane, arguing it would make it more difficult for those in need.
- The controversy highlights issues within the PIP system, where many patients with chronic kidney disease struggle to receive adequate support, necessitating reforms for a more empathetic approach.