Battling with Benefits

Episode 2 (1x2)

Uitzenddatum: Feb 15, 2016

Series uncovering the human cost of the changes to the benefits system in Wales. Bridgend-born Will Thomas was airlifted back to the UK with serious injuries. Penniless and on crutches, he was told he couldn't claim any benefits at all. Cameras followed his year-long battle to get financial support. Young valleys' couple Iolanda and Michael have their benefits sanctioned, their money cut and they struggle to cope. But it's even tougher for them when Iolanda finally gets a job. The couple's benefits stop, and they have to survive for four weeks with just £80 to pay all their bills.