Hi all I have a pip assessment on Monday with Atos. I am starting to get nervous for some reason and wondered if anyone could share their experiences of what they may ask. I have PA and my feet are a complete mess as is my right hand, however I am 38 and look quite normal with clothes on! I am worried I won't get a fair…
Hiya all ...im new to this forum.id like abit of advice plz.im not sure what I could be entitled too in regard to dla/pip/blue badge/mobility. im 35 from nottinghamshire.i have osteoarthritis in both ankles, ive had several operations since the age of 12...had double oss calsis osteotomy at same time :D had triple talor…
Just had a phone call to say my application for a discretionary blue badge has been agreed and I should recieve it in the next 7-10 working days. Feeling relieved and very lucky as I know a lot of people have been less succesful than me.
Hi, i am new to this site and and looking for advice over my current job i have osteoarthritis in my left shoulder which was operated on two years ago. And recently been diagnosed with having it in my right knee and cervical spine 5th 6th 7th disc i am a current serving prison officer and have been for 24 yrs also i…
Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for me. I applied for PIP on 30/03/2014, they did not ask me to go for an assessment and I have today received a decision letter stating I have been awarded standard rate mobility and no award for daily living. I agree with the daily living side as although I do struggle with…
Hi I sent my DLA renewal pack off early June when I received it. Although I know my condition/mobility and care needs have worsened since my last claim, I was still feeling very anxious about it all. I rang them to see if a decision had been made, as I was thinking it should be done by now. The lovely lady on the phone has…
Hi, I'm new to this forum, I have had DLA for 3 years now, due to run out in September next year, Full mobility, 2nd stage care. I have recently been told by my consultant that there is no operation that would benefit my condition in my spine & I would have to live with my arthritis. This condition has a massive effect on…
Yes got the decision today! Backdated to the original application date of August 2013 which they lost. Thought they would try to get away with back payment to 2nd application of December but they didn,t. Will make such a difference as I have had to gradually drop more and more hours at work over the past few years. Hang on…
My wife decided to phone Atos today as I have not heard anything for 4 months after I was asked to fill in a form. They told her that based on the medical evidence they got from my consultant and the info on the form they have decided I don't need a medical and sent this information to a decision maker at dwp mid July but…
Hello all I hope this post finds you all as well and as pain free as you can be. My stupid question is I believe I meet the criteria of disabled under the equality act. Who decides if I am disabled? The gp ? Any ideas. It's all new to me. Thanks Nikki
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