The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) published guidance to Jobcentre officials who decide whether claimants should have their payments stopped. The guidance says: "It would be usual for a normal healthy adult to suffer some deterioration in their health if they were without: 1. essential items such as food, clothing, heating and accommodation, or 2. sufficient money to buy essential items for a period of two weeks." "The Decision Maker must decided if the health of the person with the medical condition would decline more than a normal healthy adult." As if it wouldn’t! I have compiled a list of the deceased using the information here, here, here and here. The completed list, sadly is too long to post as an update to this petition. Mike Sivier has kindly published the amalgamated list. You can find it here http://voxpoliticalonline.com/2015/09/13/the-increasing-death-toll-due-to-the-loss-of-benefits/ I fully agree with the assertion of Welfare Tales that these are the deaths that we know of because a friend, relative or the coroner has commented. Sadly to say there are probably many more Many of our supporters have left distressing replies about their experiences on our petitions. If you feel able to share your experience please post them but if you wish to remain anonymous please email me at maggiezed@hotmail.com Please let us know: If you had a JSA or ESA sanction or You have received a JSA sanction and/or you have been left without funds while waiting a Mandatory Reconsideration decision. Please let us know why and how long you have been without funds and the effect on your health. If you wish to remain anonymous let us know and we will honour your request. If you are feeling suicidal, please speak to your doctor and / or someone close to you. Or please call The Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90.