2 December 2021

What: An autistic man describes how he was left stunned after a jobcentre work coach threatened to stick pins in his eyes, or at least poke them with a Biro, and then said she had doled out similar treatment to autistic children.

Why significant: The comments were made during a jobcentre appointment in September and again highlighted concerns over the hostile and discriminatory environment frequently faced by disabled people who are forced to engage with DWP.