Despite a 2017 ruling that the benefits assessment process was discriminatory against people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and autism, she explained why she beleives the benefits process was still “unfair”, citing the testimonies of people like Laura.

Ms Corlett said: “It’s telling that seven in 10 people on disability benefits who appeal their decision see it overturned, but far too many are unable to appeal their decision in the first place because they are too unwell to face the lengthy and stressful process.

“Previous inquiries into benefits assessments revealed shocking stories of assessors who lacked even the most basic understanding of mental health or included irrelevant information about a person, which sometimes appeared copied and pasted from another applicant’s assessment.

“We need to see greater expertise and knowledge in mental health among assessors. The DWP should establish an independent commission, led by disabled people with experience of claiming benefits, to help design a new assessment process which is fit for purpose.