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Stage 4 Cancer Patient Faces Eviction After Benefit Denial

11/6/2025

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Ana Paula Cabral, a 65-year-old with stage 4 colon cancer, faces eviction after universal credit payments were halted.
She fell ill with a blood infection while visiting family in Portugal to share her diagnosis.
The Department for Work and Pensions ruled her ineligible for benefits, saying the trip was not for medical care.
Her appeal was denied, and she fears losing her London home due to unpaid rent and bills.

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Story summary

Ana Paula Cabral, a 65-year-old with stage 4 colon cancer, faces eviction after universal credit payments were halted.
She fell ill with a blood infection while visiting family in Portugal to share her diagnosis.
The Department for Work and Pensions ruled her ineligible for benefits, saying the trip was not for medical care.
Her appeal was denied, and she fears losing her London home due to unpaid rent and bills.