Disabled mum who ‘took own life’ when her benefits were cut ‘left note saying she was unable to pay bills or buy food’

A DISABLED mum took her own life when her benefits were slashed after she was unable to buy food or pay her bills, an inquest heard.

Jodey Whiting, 42, was discovered dead in her flat in Stockton-on-Tees in February 2017 by her family members.

PAJodey Whiting took her own life when her benefits were slashed, an inquest heard[/caption]

An initial inquest recorded a verdict of suicide but did not consider the impact of the Department for Work and Pensions‘ (DWP) cutting her benefits.