Syrian father with traumatic brain injury repeatedly refused disability benefits

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Home Office has twice refused to change the conditions of Adam’s visa and allow him to access universal credit or disability benefits. It’s been life changing.” Adam has had to ‘re-learn every single basic skill’ after a traumatic injury Layla said she has been overwhelmed dealing with everything herself and the family only have enough food because of the generosity of neighbours and the local mosque. I just felt like we were just another name and number on a list.” Adam, 27, has lost hearing in his right ear and has to use a hearing aid The Home Office first refused Adam access to public funds in December, saying he had not provided evidence to show he was unable to meet “essential living needs”. The government has medical evidence confirming this, yet concluded that he can apparently survive without any state support.” Labour MP for East Ham Stephen Timms MP said: “I am deeply troubled that the Home Office are refusing to lift the NRPF condition on Adam’s visa.