Yet more evidence of Government Departments lacking even the barest of human decency.

spudtator

Being slightly pedantic, it's a five week wait now. They done away with 'waiting days' some time ago.
Also to Toko, if they have actually stopped your ESA, they may put you onto Universal Credit as you've had a change of circumstances.

raduv1

Not the same situation ( although I have suffered in the past from the OPs condition )

I had the unfortunate situation of becoming unemployed at the height of the recession.  

I'm an independent type of fella but the hoops one has have to go through in looking for a job I felt deamining and degrading unless one can lie or cheat out of their own arse  .

Was the worst five months of my life and for anyone having to deal with this sh*t  that have real on going issues must be an even greater  Burdon in their life  .

IronGiant

It is with deep regret I announce the passing of Toko Black

Toko Black Is Sadly No Longer With Us.

weaviemx5

And this thread was his last post.  Horrible news, thanks for making us aware.

richp007

It was only yesterday as well I was thinking about posting in here to ask how he was getting on with things

494930

That opening post is even more heartbreaking now. RIP Toko

weaviemx5

Makes you realise that it’s easy for us all to get wrapped up in online bickering without realising that life really is too short.

EarthRod

RIP Toko.

IronGiant

It was no secret that Toko had issues that got him into trouble on here, as a result we often chatted, mod to member, but I built up a good relationship with him.

This is how he signed off our chat on 18th July:

"I am looking forwards to be able to get a raspberry pi 4 (just been released) and my birthday is coming up in six and a half weeks, so although I have to travel which causes me a lot of stress, I get to spend some time with my mum and get all the little jobs she needs help with fixed

Hope you and your family are enjoying the Summer and that your daughter is still loud and proud... and looking forwards to metaphorically kicking some much needed sense and empathy into the world to make it a little bit better"

Derek S-H

"Empathy" - now that's a word that seems to be missing in amongst all the arguing and shouting and blaming going on in the world.

I know to many on here leaving the EU is the biggest topic of conversation and concern and dismay, but we'll get through it and life will go on.

The country does actually face far bigger challenges in the future and we do need people to show empathy, awareness and cooperation to face them.

Thanks, Toko, for your contribution.