Ronnie, who begs in the capital's Princes Street, was put out of his flat after his benefits were frozen as a result of the missed meeting.
A Scots homeless man says he is living on the streets of Edinburgh with his mum's ashes after missing a DWP appointment.
He told Edinburgh Live: “They sent me a letter in the mail, but I didn’t see it until after the appointment was scheduled. I couldn’t pay my rent so now I’m sleeping on a friend’s couch." Top news stories today He said: "I never got over my mum passing. We were very close. Using drugs makes me forget."
"I think maybe it’s because if I do it, I might end up forgetting her. Some people have told me to get a locket and put some of the ashes in there, and that way she’s always with you." Doctors prescribed medication to treat the condition, but Ronnie struggles to take the tablets because they must be taken with food.Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
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