1 00:00:03,966 --> 00:00:05,446 Good morning, Mr. Blake. 2 00:00:05,456 --> 00:00:09,606 I'm appointed to carry out assessments for employment support allowance. 3 00:00:09,611 --> 00:00:12,561 Can you walk more than 50 metres? - Yes 4 00:00:12,565 --> 00:00:17,335 Can you raise either arm as if to put something in your top pocket? - Yes 5 00:00:17,335 --> 00:00:21,495 Can I ask you a question? Are you medically qualified? 6 00:00:21,495 --> 00:00:27,095 I've had a major heart attack. I've been told by my doctor I'm not supposed to go back to work yet. 7 00:00:29,253 --> 00:00:34,533 I'm afraid you must continue to look for work, or your benefit payments will be frozen. 8 00:00:34,553 --> 00:00:36,223 There must be some mistake. 9 00:00:36,256 --> 00:00:40,846 If you've been deemed fit for work, your only option is job seekers' allowance. 10 00:00:41,378 --> 00:00:43,078 Well, I want to appeal! 11 00:00:43,086 --> 00:00:44,756 You have to apply online, sir. 12 00:00:44,758 --> 00:00:48,758 I was a carpenter. I've never been anywhere near a computer. 13 00:00:48,768 --> 00:00:54,268 You need to run the mouse up the screen...no...not like that… 14 00:00:54,278 --> 00:00:56,608 I'm just going round in circles! 15 00:00:56,621 --> 00:00:58,371 I'm going to have to ask you to leave… 16 00:00:58,372 --> 00:00:59,952 I've explained to you the situation, and you don't care! 17 00:00:59,952 --> 00:01:03,142 I've got about twelve quid in my purse -You've created a scene, all right? 18 00:01:03,142 --> 00:01:06,262 Jesus Christ! Who's first in this queue? - I are. 19 00:01:06,264 --> 00:01:09,754 Do you mind if this young lass signs on first? - No, no, you carry on. 20 00:01:09,754 --> 00:01:11,974 This isn't your concern. I want you to get out as well. 21 00:01:14,168 --> 00:01:16,238 It's a monumental farce, isn't it? 22 00:01:16,493 --> 00:01:20,493 Looking for non-existent jobs and all it does is humiliate me. 23 00:01:23,913 --> 00:01:27,523 You've done nothing to be ashamed of. You are all alone with two kids. 24 00:01:27,760 --> 00:01:29,780 You've done amazing. 25 00:01:31,338 --> 00:01:34,918 I've seen it before…good people… 26 00:01:35,292 --> 00:01:37,582 on the street… 27 00:01:37,937 --> 00:01:40,107 you could lose everything. 28 00:01:40,867 --> 00:01:42,687 A lot of men gave up. 29 00:01:43,031 --> 00:01:46,631 When you lose your self-respect, you're done for.