My Next Move

annebr
annebr Member Posts: 730
edited 16. Aug 2010, 16:10 in Living with Arthritis archive
Just thought I would give everyone an update on my DLA saga. I have written the letter to the Tribunal to get a copy of their full decision. Once I receive that I will decided whether or not to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

I have also written a long letter about DLA and my case in particular. This letter is going to anyone & everyone - My MP, DWP, Secretary of State, Minister of Disabled.

I don't hold out hope of getting anything but I do want someone to sit up take not & answer my questions. If a form had been changed/falsified in the private sector lawyers would be involved but there seems to be no accuntabilty for ATOS & DWP.

I will let you know if anyone replies.

Anne

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  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Anne

    Best of luck with this.. don't let it drop - even if you don't get an answer first time..

    Marion
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good for you girl. Let us know what happens. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Well done you. It's people like you that get the ball rolling for others.
    Bet it feels better for putting everything down in writing.
    Good luck with it all.

    Lv, Ix
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Anne

    Well done, you are so right to take it further when the form was changed! I do hope you get some answers and a fair result in the end.
    take care and good luck with it all.
    Chris xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Anne,

    I so hope you get some answers and leaving you a ((( ))) and a bucket of fortitude in case they string you along... as they seem to do now a days... Love Cris xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good Luck and don't give up.

    Love julie PF :) x
  • carola
    carola Member Posts: 786
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Anne

    Lovin' your fighting attitude.

    I am disgusted with the system that you have to battle and fight and I wish you huge amounts of luck and positive thoughts.

    Keep us updated.

    Carol
  • annebr
    annebr Member Posts: 730
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks everyone for your support. I will keep you posted if I get any responses.

    Anne
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Ann :D

    good on you girl :!: and I hope you get answers to how they have reached their unbelievable decision and who was responsible for changing the info on that form. :roll:

    The falsifying information on the Form is a serious matter and you are entitled to make a formal complaint about that and have it investigated. The process for making a complaint is held by them like a closely guarded secret...I know as I made a complaint last year about a breach of confidentiality by JobcentrePlus and had major difficulties getting to the right person who would/ could deal with my complaint!.

    If you want to complain you need to do so in writing to the Manager of the office who dealt with your application specifying that you are making a formal complaint. Send a copy to your MP and keep a copy yourself. Be as detailed as you can...dates etc. and if you have a copy of the DLA assessment form before it was altered, then send a copy to them too. Ask them to send you an acknowledgement that they are dealing with your complaint. That way you know the clock is ticking. I think the timescale for dealing with Formal Complaints is 40 days.
    My MP was very helpful..so I hope yours will be too.

    It's a long frustrating process Ann but we will be with you every step of the way.

    Iris x

    ps. if they phone you...insist that they contact you only in writing that way you have a chronology and proof of what was said. x

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