The mother of a woman who took her own life after her benefits were wrongly stopped has told Channel 4 News that she fears more people will die like her daughter because of imminent benefit cuts.
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An inquest into Jodey Whiting’s death found the actions of the Department for Work and Pensions "triggered" the 42-year-old’s death.
Joy Dove fought for eight years to expose the failings that led to her daughter taking her own life.
And if you’ve been affected by any of the issues in that report, you can seek help by going to Channel4.com/support
Reporter: Alex Thomson
Producer: Jamie Roberton
Picture Editor: Louise Betteridge
Camera: Philippa Collins
Graphics: Fabrizio Viani
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