Welfare Rights Officer, S. Tyneside MBC Member since 01st Mar 2004
Headbanging is ruled a disability Fri 22-Jun-07 12:14 PM
Fri 22-Jun-07 12:20 PM by shawn
Here is a Friday afternoon story. From yesterdays Metro newspaper:
'A Heavy metal fan is to receive disability allowance because he is addicted to loud music. Roger Tullgren has battled for ten years to have his obsession classified as a handicap. Now the part time dishwasher will pocket a top up from the state worth around £65 oer week. Mr Tullgren, 42 of Sweeden said: "I can't listen to other types of music-heavy metal is my life"'
Anyone know more about this story? Being a bit of a rock fan myself I am thinking of claiming myself.
Welfare Rights Adviser/Trainee Solicitor, Thorpes Solicitors, Hereford Member since 03rd Feb 2005
RE: Headbanging is ruled a disability Fri 22-Jun-07 12:28 PM
I think it relates to a swedish benefit so don't get too excited! (quite partial to a bit of black sabbath and sepultura myself!) Info on the swedish benefit system can be found here:
Welfare Rights Officer, Newcastle Welfare Rights, Newcastle City Council Member since 15th Aug 2007
RE: Headbanging is ruled a disability Wed 15-Aug-07 08:43 AM
Wonderful! Years and years of going to Friday nights at Newcastle Mayfair - I could get benefit? lets start a lobbying group to get it recognised here as a disability!