ESA Medical cause for concern

RichT

Hi I am off for a medical with the dreaded atos next month and would like the benefit of your advice if possible, now the medical doesn't really over bother me to be honest it simply annoys me that I HAVE to prove I am ill.. I suppose the biggest worry I have is that I receive DLA (Indefinite) I am worried sick I will lose my car especially after reading so many horror stories where genuine people get ignored by these so called professionals who appear to have an agenda to abide by.

helpline_team

Hi RichT

Thanks for your posting.

It may be worth speaking to a benefits specialist before your medical, to get some advice on how the best way you can approach it, plus supporting evidence from your doctor and any other medical professionals.

They can also advise if this is likely to affect you continuing having your car.

You can either contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau (citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm), DIAL UK (http://www.dialuk.info/about.asp), Turn2Us (http://www.turn2us.org.uk/) or your local Age UK, if you are over 50 (http://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/local-services-search/?UserSetLocation=London&Facet=Local+Service).

You are welcome to ring us 0808 800 4050 if you would like to have a chat about this.

Regards

Nick
Helplines Team