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Mother Demands Inquest After Daughter's Tragic Benefit Cuts

6/2/2025

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  • Jodey Whiting, a disabled woman from Stockton-on-Tees, tragically took her own life in February 2017 following cuts to her disability benefits. Her mother, Joy Dove, is now seeking a new inquest to uncover the Department for Work and Pensions' involvement and the devastating effects these decisions had on Jodey's mental health.