ESA medical fail!

woodbon
woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
edited 4. Nov 2011, 11:38 in Living with Arthritis archive
I'm really fed up! As expected though, ATOS have failed me in the medical. Going to tribunal, but I only found out when they wrote and asked for a medical certificate which was late. Phoned to find out what they wanted as the letter didn't make sense and the girl told me that its because I have failed. I'm going to appeal, I think but I'm not sure that it will get me anywhere and the last time I appealed I got into such a state that I coudn't go, but I won the appeal anyway! Sue

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  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i am so sorry Sue , the whole system is a mess , give your self a couple of days to regroup your mind and strength and then appeal xx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sue, I am so sorry this has happened. I do hope you appeal as you know you need to. You won the last time so why not this time.
    Ask for a copy of all reports when you appeal and see what they have written, its freedom of info act and they are not allowed to write anything derogatory about you or things that are untrue.

    This may help.

    Take care hun, am here if you need to talk. Xx
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  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Don't give up luvie, as you know i am in the process of appealing and CAB have been wonderful..
    Give yourself a few days, gather them thoughts, then go in all guns blazing..xx
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,847
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sue

    give it a minute and take stock...then maybe you will have the stregth to appeal again.

    Remember last time you WON!!!

    Love

    Toni xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Sue
    I remember last time very clearly, you were as nervous wreck, and like you said you won, now like Toni says you just take stock, get some help with it, check all your paperwork and go for it...we are all behind you.
    I really do wish you well with it all.
    Love
    Barbara
  • janie68
    janie68 Member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sue

    I'm sorry you got this news. However, you are in a much better position this time round, you know how to appeal, you have some knowledge of the system. As our Toni, says, regroup, take your time but get that letter off to appeal soon though, is there a time limit?

    We are right behind you on this and please let us help you in anyway possible. I am gobsmacked how our govt are treating us! Do we enjoy being ill and living off benefit? No, oh and contact your MP about it too.

    Janie xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi Sue,

    i am so sorry they are putting you through this yet again...they are not good folk at all!

    You know we all are behind you and will lend you as much strength as you need don't you? Fingers crossed it will be easier for you this time. hang in there. luv Cris xx
  • bubbles
    bubbles Member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sue, don't let them grind you down. I know the whole system is up in the air and ATOS are coming in for some real stick, and rightly so. Big deep breath, gather all the information you can, including a copy of their report, ask GP to highlight any glaring omissions and go to appeal. Thousands are going through to appeal, which is completely choking the system and a high proportion of those who appeal, win their case without question. Says something for ATOS.
    Take care and keep us posted, xx Bubbles
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    Yes, I will go to appeal. I've nothing to lose but sleep!!! :wink:
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,847
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sue :smile:

    well done you

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    and we will all be right behind you

    Love

    Toni xx

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