ATOS Questonaire

RichT

I know it has been posted on here before but I can't find it :oops: This ATOS form ... Has anyone filled one in recently ? The questions are what I call evasive to say the least.. What I mean is if a person suffers with Osteo P then by the nature of the disease sitting or standing for any time period is near impossible BUT needing some one elses help to move isn't really a need, it is the suffering from pain that is the issue :roll: If you see what I mean ... I have been off work since last July and since my THR in January I am still having problems and still need 1 crutch most of the time, the company I work for have been good so far but that won't last if this carries on. plus I now have neck problems with pins and needles/numbness that creeps up my spine/neck and top of my head, went for an MRI but due to the curvature in my spine/neck I can't get in the tunnel anymore My Rummy and GP have asked me to consider ill health retirement to try and save what quality of life I have now.. Must admit I was very surprised by this advice :shock: Sorry rambling now ...Back to my first question How does this ATOS form relate to AS/OP or any arthritis for that matter ? most of it appears to evade the right questions

thewifie

Here is a link to ATOS criteria document, hope it helps,

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/wca-handbook.pdf

thewifie

Another link about the actual questions. You need to get 15 points to qualify !

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/dg_digitalassets/@dg/@en/@disabled/documents/digitalasset/dg_177366.pdf

Best advice is to get an expert in ESA to help you fill in the forms, they will know the saliant points to put in. CAB can be helpful in this.

gilly1957

Hi

have a look on a site called.Benefits and Work, its a very good site with lots of free info, for a small fee you can join and get loads of help, regarding ESA questionaires, pip...etc.

I used this site to fill in my last medical form and got 30 odd points.

It also has forums similar to this,where you can ask questions etc.

Good luck,hope it helps

thewifie

Good idea Gilly, I use it as well.

http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/home