'I was waiting for an op - but they told me I could work'

A DISABLED Cinderford man, who underwent an operation on his spine this week, was told to search for work or lose benefits.

Former plumber Colin Bryce, 50, slipped getting out of the bath and hit his neck over a year ago.

While awaiting an operation on his spine, he had a medical examination which concluded he was fit for work.

He had his Employment Support Allowance cut and was told to sign on to search for work instead.

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