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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Emma Munbodh

Thousands of long Covid sufferers denied vital DWP support despite being unable to work

Thousands of people who have been left unable to work due to long Covid have been told they do not qualify for vital disability support, despite some being left with debilitating and ongoing side effects.

Around 300,000 people in Britain have been left with long Covid – but many are struggling to access and apply for the government's disability benefits scheme.

Politicians and campaign groups warn not enough has been done to remove barriers to applying for financial aid.

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