DLA appeal on Friday 9th April

patriciamary

I was determined that they were not going to fob me off. I was going to fight to the end. I have a volunteer from the Disability office helping me and she will attend the appeal with me but I am now begining to get worried. I have reports from the physio and the OT detailing everything that they are doing and what they think I need but still feel apprehensive about standing up at the appeal and stating my case. I dont get angry easy, tend to be a "life's too short" kind of person, but this has been going on for nearly a year and I am angry. Have splints on both hands, brace on my knee, use a stick, shoulder arthritis affects neck/ears and I stagger quite a lot, cannot get into bath, have a seat in shower, my daughter has to wash my hair dry by feet and back, hubby has to help me up during the night if I need to go to toilet BUT DLA say I dont need enough help to qualify. I am worried that I might "lose the rag" if they push me too far and I know that that would not help my case. Sorry to rant but I feel I need support. Thanks everyone.

dorcas

Hi patriciamary,

first of all....you have every right to feel angry and frustrated at the way you have been treated by the DLA boffins.....so if you need to let steam off and have a 'rant' then what better place than here with us on the forum.

Also, being able to share how you feel with us here means that you WILL be in control when you go to the appeal meeting on Friday. (even though they deserve to be told in words of one syllable what you think of them and the process!!!).

It is ridiculous that you have had to go to appeal with the arther you describe and I hope that at last you will get the justice you deserve.

We are here to support you so keep posting.

I for one will be thinking of you on the 9th and sending you strength for the day.

Iris x

annebr

If you have a search through the threads someone had posted a thread on tips for DLA appeal/tribunal which were quite helpful. I will have a look & try to bump it up.

I know exactly how you feel as I am waiting for a date for my tribunal. It's scandalous that we are made to feel like frauds.

Anne

sanmar63

patriciamary wrote:

I was determined that they were not going to fob me off. I was going to fight to the end. I have a volunteer from the Disability office helping me and she will attend the appeal with me but I am now begining to get worried. I have reports from the physio and the OT detailing everything that they are doing and what they think I need but still feel apprehensive about standing up at the appeal and stating my case. I dont get angry easy, tend to be a "life's too short" kind of person, but this has been going on for nearly a year and I am angry. Have splints on both hands, brace on my knee, use a stick, shoulder arthritis affects neck/ears and I stagger quite a lot, cannot get into bath, have a seat in shower, my daughter has to wash my hair dry by feet and back, hubby has to help me up during the night if I need to go to toilet BUT DLA say I dont need enough help to qualify. I am worried that I might "lose the rag" if they push me too far and I know that that would not help my case. Sorry to rant but I feel I need support. Thanks everyone.

Good Luck, I will be rooting for you Sandra xxx

bubbles

Hi Patriciamary

My thoughts are with you for sure, along with us all. To make us go through such appeals is shameful on the department for work and pensions. We all know that they have to be mindful, but when someone is ill and has a disability that requires help and support on a daily and nightly basis, would be a danger to themselves and or others if left alone, then they should not make a person go through to the appeal panel.
From what I have gleaned, the panel are quite relaxed, even if the person in front of them is not :shock: , they will have all your documents and letters. I think to answer them succinctly and let them finish writing, before answering the next question. You have every right to mention the stress that this is causing and your advocate will likely address that issue as well. Good that you have a representative to be with you.
Appeals panels seem to look favourably if the person can represent themselves at an appeal and I truly hope you win your case and get everything that you are entitled to.
I, like you and others on the forum are in the same process. I am waiting for the letter, from a formal request for a review, the fourth time of asking in the last year :!: with up to date medical info, not reports from two years ago. I am duly expecting that I too, will have to take it to an appeal, which will infuriate both my Drs and Consultants.

We will certainly be thinking of you and please let us know how things go. Lots of hugs and positivity for a successful outcome. XX Bubbles.

suncatcher

First of all welcome to the forum. I can understand exactly your feelings. I am doing my appeal in june. date not set yet. I am angry at the system also. :x
I am glad to see you have support. I hope you win your appeal you will be in my thoughts and prayors. Keep strong from joanne

skezier

Hi Patriciamary,

I am sorry you have been made to feel like this by them. Its just staggering that they can be so dismissive of human beings really. Like the others I am angry for you as well and wish you so much luck. Its jus wrong you should be put in this position really. Keep us posted please and good luck. Cris x

Hi Joanne,

Let us know when you have your date as well please? xx

joyful164

I wish you all the luck you can get. It is terrible that we have to go to these lengths, just to prove that we cannot manage.

Since I have had my DLA mobility (I get a higher amount of Care Component) it has been a real struggle.

Although I have tried to do things to help improve my mobility, like chiropractor, I do struggle to walk very far. I am in a lot of pain whilst walking though. Even my rheumy nurse has said that I will not get any better than this. It all comes down to how far you can walk and it doesn't matter how long it takes you, if you can walk 80 steps then that's it. That was what I was told by them.

I shall try another round of DLA and shall write to my MP about it but I don't hold up much hope.
Joy

valval

hi welcome just wanted to add my good wishes and positive vibes.
it makes me mad that some people who do not need it get it and those who do get given the run around they must know how bad you r they just trying to save on money ggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. good luck smile nicely and stay calm then kick them in???? if they do not give it to you

gypsy14

hi patriciamary
i have just joined rhe forum today so can't offer much advice however i will be thinking of you tomorrow and i hope it all goes well. let us know how you get on, best wishes.

lizzie7ne

Hi patriciamary


good luck for tomorrow


lizzie

bubbles

We will be thinking of you, let us know how things go, xxxx Bubbles.

trisher

Hi

Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Good Luck.

Trish xx

dorcas

Hi patriciamary,

good luck for today!

please let us know how you get on.

Iris x

bubbles

Bumping the thread, so that we can find out how you get on today, hoping it went ok for you and in your favour. Tell us all about it, I wont stop worrying till I know. xx Bubbles