A DERRYLIN woman who suffers from Motor Neurone Disease has received a ‘landmark ruling’ from a High Court Judge that she suffered “a breach of her human rights” after she was denied fast-tracked disability benefits due to the uncertainty over how long she would live for. Lorraine Cox had been required to still look for […]
Terminally ill woman ‘forced to fight for her benefits’
DERRYLIN WOMAN Lorraine Cox who suffers with Motor Neurone Disease has made a stand to challenge the legal definition of a terminal illness after she she says she was ‘refused access’ to a fast-tracked disability allowance due to the uncertainty over how long she has to live. Lorraine was required to still look for work […]