TRIBUNAL HELP PLEASE

liesa · 7. Oct 2011, 09:47

have just recieved a letter from the tribunal people, i have no idea as to what it means, i was wondering if anyone here would be able to explain it for me please?

FIRST TIER TRIBUNAL SOCIAL SECURITY
HELD AT EASTBOURNE

1,) THE APPEAL IS ADJOURNED TO THE FIRST AVAILABLE DATE AS AN ORAL HEARING, AT BIGHTON EXPECTED TO LAST 50 MINUTES,

2.) MRS ****** IS REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE NEXT ORAL HEARING AS IT MAYBE IN HER INTEREST TO DO SO,
mRS ******* IS ALSO REQUESTED TO INFORM THE TRIBUNAL SERVICE IN SUTTON WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER INTENTION TO ATTEND/NOT ATTEND THE NEXT HEARING

blah blah.... i dont get it, i already said i wouldnt be able to go cos i get drowsy with taking painkillers etc, also i have urge incontinence and again when nervous i find i need the loo more, also have had IBS in the past and when im nervous i end up with weird bowels and always need the loo... AND ESPECIALLY WHEN I THINK OF HOW I GOT THIS FAR I WILL BE A COMPLETE WRECK

help please xxxx

traluvie · 7. Oct 2011, 09:57

Leisa, i would ring them up as soon as and ask them what they mean as you have clearly stated you cannot attend..See what they say..
Let me know what they say..

liesa · 7. Oct 2011, 09:59

Hi Tracy
there is no phone number on it... also just reading it scares me... i think i feel kicked to the back teeth because of that Atos medical assessor, i feel they will just say no anyway so why should i put myself through so much stress?

liesa · 7. Oct 2011, 10:03

found a phone number c/o google, calling now but engaged

dreamdaisy · 7. Oct 2011, 10:05

I'm no expert on these matters but 'first tier' would indicate the first level of the stages of the appeal process, oral means spoken, they are saying that it would better support your case if you were to attend and you have to let them know within two weeks whether you will be there or not. DD

traluvie · 7. Oct 2011, 10:20

Just keep trying leisa, you will feel better once you have spoken to them, you will know whats going on then..sleep better tonight too..

liesa · 7. Oct 2011, 10:24

Just spoken to a nice lady on the phone, she also explained what DD says, (i knew that but panicked) she has also said i could put in a letter more about myself and the judge would be able to read through that, i explained to her the 'old' me wouldve stood up to anything sent my way but over the last few years i am a wreck... i just go to pieces when someone as much as looks at me... i was really brave having the medical assessor in my home and not crying... i spoke alittle about that to this lady and said because of what the assessor said makes me feel so low that i cant see any point to it as i feel that others would think im ether lying or over exaggerating my condition...
so will write a letter over the weekend, i did say i would love to go with my husband but i will not only need the loo constantly but would also be in tears and could even end up with a chip on my shoulder so to speak...

traluvie · 7. Oct 2011, 10:30

I'm glad you got that sorted..You feel better now..??
Fingers crossed luvie, write your letter from the heart also note anything the assesor said that was untrue.. thats what i am doing, just having to do it every few days as it hurts my hands lol, taken me a month so far and i still have not wrote down all the things the assesor said that was untrue...Will get there, mine isn't being held till january..lol

liesa · 7. Oct 2011, 10:37

Tracy i just wanna cry... we shouldnt have to keep putting ourselves through this... it will take me sme time to put into writing as it hurts... i used to have loads of penpals as a kid i just loved writing, just so thankful for my laptop, it doesnt hurt half as much and i can stop and start when i want....
my elbows hate to straighten, last night almost got the crutches out it was very scary for me, the pain in my groin/hip (definately hip pain) was mega mega bad... yet i slept all night... just how weird is that then??? even Steve was surprised as he thought i was in for a mega bad night

yes think i will sit myself at the dining room table and compose my letter..lol, then just go in and out to it when i feel able to.....
thanks ladies for your help always very much appreciated, not sure what i would do without this forum and you guys xxxxxx

traluvie · 7. Oct 2011, 10:41

Leisa your right we shouldn't have to suffer as we do going through all this, but we can't let them win..If you need any help with th eletter pm me..
I know what you men about the hips.. i am having to use my crutches today, even sitting with my feet up i can feel the pain and heavy achiness niggling away, need an extra long water bottle to wrap around back and hips lol...
I too can be in loads of discomfort in my hips , sleep well and the next day i can be fine??? totally baffles me too..x

frogmorton · 7. Oct 2011, 11:11

Oh Leis

it is so wrong that they make you go through these hoops for a very small financial reward :???:

It is so unfair that they have upset you this much by writing to you. Have they any idea the power they have over us?

You do that letter, l am sure it will help. Of COURSE it would be best if you could go but if you can't then they have to hear it from you this way.

l am also sure it will be a good letter and you will explain how you feel really well.

Love and

Toni xx

liesa · 7. Oct 2011, 11:36

thanks Toni, i always feel so much better after i have spoken with anyone on here, because SOMEONE ALWAYS NOWS HOW IT IS!!!

love to you all xxxxx

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