Next Move - Update

annebr
annebr Member Posts: 730
edited 27. Aug 2010, 08:58 in Living with Arthritis archive
Carrying on from my previous threads regarding my DLA epic. I have received my first response from the letter I sent.

The DWP have responded saying they take all complaints very seriously and they are looking into my points. They are getting in touch with the medical board (ATOS) to see why the report was changed.

I seem to have ruffled some feathers, although I think this due to the people I cc'd into the letter. Looks like the DWP will try to blame ATOS although the report must have been changed by them according to the dates.

I haven't yet received the full written reason for the loss of my Tribunal. Will be interesting to see how long that takes considering you have a very tight timescale to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

I will let you know if I hear anything else or get anymore responses.

Comments

  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done you, sounds like your letter is having the desired affect!! They deserve to have their feathers ruffled!!

    Keep us informed.

    SPeedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • carola
    carola Member Posts: 786
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good that some progress being made.

    Keep us updated.
    Carol
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just shows Anne that putting things in letters makes them sit up an take notice - it's usually worth the time and trouble.

    Keep us posted.

    Luv Legs :)
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am glad you have written about your problems and rightly so. Well done,


    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good for you Anne :D:wink:

    that's a really good start... let's hope they do investigate and find who/ where the responsibilities lie for the changes made to your medical form.

    keep us posted Anne!! we are 100% behind you.

    Iris x
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Anne.

    Looking forward to hearing how this progresses.

    Marion
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done from me too

    pf x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well good for you Anne, it looks as if you have got the ball rolling.
    Thanks for the update.
    Yes it will be very interesting to see what happens next.
    As you say feathers have been ruffled. :D

    Lv, Ix
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with it all - what a palaver to have to go through though :roll:

    hope it all sorts itself out soon for you.

    hugs
    Wonky
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good for you. Keep ruffling and keep copies of everything you send and receive. [Text deleted]. You shouldn't have to do this but unless people fight back they'll get away with it. DD





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  • silverbreak
    silverbreak Member Posts: 46
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    yes good luck. I've attached a link from a chap who has been 'having a go' . Often frightening in his persistence but shows what you can be up against.

    http://www.whywaitforever.com/dwpatos.html

    Warning may take a lot of time to read :shock:
  • annebr
    annebr Member Posts: 730
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have had a second response, this time from ATOS. They are now carrying out a full investigation. I should have their findings in 4 weeks, if there are any delays they will inform me.

    I think I may have rocked the boat!

    Anne
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wow Ann ...

    !!!!

    Keep us informed ..

    Marion x
  • annebr
    annebr Member Posts: 730
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've just realised I never sent a copy of the letter to ATOS! The DWP must have sent a copy. Looks a sif the blame game is going to be played.

    Anne
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    I guess they have asked ATOS for an explanation ..... it will be very interesting (fascinating, in fact!) to see how this all develops Ann..

    Marion
  • annebr
    annebr Member Posts: 730
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I agree it will be interesting to see who is going to take the fall for this. I have them on falsifying a report (lies), amending the report & breach of the DPA.

    I don't expect to get awarded DLA now but hopeefully I wil get some answers.

    Anne
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Anne,

    Well done for rocking the boat and I really hope they get back to you with a satisfactory reason why it was changed! Hang in them and make them accountable for the way they behave. Love and a ((( ))) as well as a bucket of fortitude as its got to be hard to slog it out so well done. Cris xx

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