ATOS Horrible Medical

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  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Marie

    I always knew the outcome would be no but 0 points was a shock - how can someone who cannot perform the exercises she asked me to do get 0 points....? Beggards belief....I have to wait for the blasted first form to come then request the full medical report...Will note down their names and times...

    elainexx

    ote="villier"]Hi Elaine at last you know the outcome, I would certainly take the forms to CAB they actually filled them in for me which was good as I find it hard holding a pen and my writing is terrible, as the chap at the job centre said go for it as it will bide you time and maybe by the time the tribunal comes up you will be ready to get a job, the report you get through will be a shortened version you will have to phone the DWP for the full face to face report, I suggest phoning as I wrote to them as I never got an answer it took two phone calls before I got it, good luck know how you feel...............Marie x[/quote]
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Maria

    I guess different people get differenet responses as we can see....I will note everything down..

    elainexx
    maria09 wrote:
    Hi
    I found the total opposite phone calls were useless but answers to my letters were replied quickly even got two a day both contradict each other
    Thing is with phone calls its your word against them getting it written in black and white and proof of their incompetence.
    You need to make sure you have their name time you rang and how long you were on the phone for even ask for written conformation as sad to say they can't be trusted!
    Maria
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lazicat

    Not sure if you have replied to wrong post...Could be my eyesight!lol

    Elainexx
    lazicat wrote:
    Double thickness tear is awful & so painful. My hubby did that to his rotary cuff tendon & unfortunately it was too bad to repair, so now doing physio as not much else can be done. He isnt good taking pain killers, a man thing I think, so makes it worse for himself.
    I expect they will operate quite quickly, Good Luck x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Elaine
    I was just checking your thread...on on earth they can award you no points is beyond me, you carry on appealing ....they do seem to be trying this with everyone...Good Luck
    Love
    Barbara
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Just checking in to see how it's going
    Keep fighting
    Maria
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Doing what I can thanks Maria..Applying for more jobs all the while but no letter yet...I have to accept I will lose this week and maybe part of next week cos they are taking their time sending letter....

    Elainexx
    maria09 wrote:
    Hi
    Just checking in to see how it's going
    Keep fighting
    Maria
  • charleeh
    charleeh Member Posts: 173
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elaine,

    By reading the last page of your thread I am assuming that it did not turn out favorably? I honestly am sorry to hear that.

    It makes me so mad, stress makes arthritis worse don't you think? ...

    I have a family friend who suffers immensely with epilepsy and fits several times a night - they denied him his benefit but he took them to a tribunal and won! .... don't give up!!!... His specialist wrote to them too I think. it must be a numbers thing that they only allow so many through and hope some people won't want the trouble appealing.

    I do hope everything works out ok for you.

    Best wishes,
    Charleeh
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Charleeh

    0 points and they are dragging their heels sending correspondence but I am seeing CAB next thrusday....It means no money for about 2 weeks how do they think we survive....??

    Elainexx
    charleeh wrote:
    Hi Elaine,

    By reading the last page of your thread I am assuming that it did not turn out favorably? I honestly am sorry to hear that.

    It makes me so mad, stress makes arthritis worse don't you think? ...

    I have a family friend who suffers immensely with epilepsy and fits several times a night - they denied him his benefit but he took them to a tribunal and won! .... don't give up!!!... His specialist wrote to them too I think. it must be a numbers thing that they only allow so many through and hope some people won't want the trouble appealing.

    I do hope everything works out ok for you.

    Best wishes,
    Charleeh
  • deedeeitsme
    deedeeitsme Member Posts: 321
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Elaine please make them aware that you are appealing the decision and you want to be kept on the ESA assessment rate until your appeal is heard. Send this in writing recorded delivery so that you have proof that they have received this. You can send evidence, anything that helps your case right up until the appeal date so please don't lose any money by delaying letting them know you are appealling. As I said, you don't have to make your case now, you have right up until your appeal date which could be months. If you want representation from CAB you can add them to your appeal at a later date.

    Take care. Dee x
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dee

    Yes thanks am appealing this as its not right but I know I am a matter of thousands this is happening to...Seeing cab next week so everthhing will go then recorded....No excuses..

    Elainexx
    deedeeitsme wrote:
    Elaine please make them aware that you are appealing the decision and you want to be kept on the ESA assessment rate until your appeal is heard. Send this in writing recorded delivery so that you have proof that they have received this. You can send evidence, anything that helps your case right up until the appeal date so please don't lose any money by delaying letting them know you are appealling. As I said, you don't have to make your case now, you have right up until your appeal date which could be months. If you want representation from CAB you can add them to your appeal at a later date.

    Take care. Dee x
  • charleeh
    charleeh Member Posts: 173
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elaine,

    I don't know if you are on facebook but I have just come across a page called "the people vs the government dwp and atos" ..... maybe they might be able to help? There are a few links on their page.

    I hope you get on ok at the CAB. I have been there before and found them useful.

    Best wishes,

    Charleeh
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Charleeh

    Am on FB and in a few groups one for osteochondritis dissecans, Atos Helathcare Experiences and support group for people with muscoskeletal diseases.....

    Elainexx
    charleeh wrote:
    Hi Elaine,

    I don't know if you are on facebook but I have just come across a page called "the people vs the government dwp and atos" ..... maybe they might be able to help? There are a few links on their page.

    I hope you get on ok at the CAB. I have been there before and found them useful.

    Best wishes,

    Charleeh
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elaine
    Good luck with CAB I did find them helpful
    Then sock it to em!
    I've heard nothing from my appeal I do believe they won't bother to reply as they know I won't be claiming it for much longer!
    Think I might need CAB again to see if there is anything I can claim for
    Maria
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Maria

    You may have a point there...My dad gets attendance allowance and he is 81 has had it since his hip in 2007 and he has never informed them he is better or anything but cos of his age they think "well we can hardly put him out to work, he has paid his stamp"...So he never gets hassled...How I wish they would use the same rules when recouperating from an operation or someone has a condition that has no prospect of ever getting any better...I call it COMMON SENSE, do they know what that is?

    Elainexx
    maria09 wrote:
    Hi Elaine
    Good luck with CAB I did find them helpful
    Then sock it to em!
    I've heard nothing from my appeal I do believe they won't bother to reply as they know I won't be claiming it for much longer!
    Think I might need CAB again to see if there is anything I can claim for
    Maria
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    My appeal failed so tribunal next after a visit to CAB
    Rather piddled off at min
    Maria
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Maria

    No wonder as they seem to have come to this decision very quickly, slamming any door in your face...Go get them at tribunal!

    Elainexx
    maria09 wrote:
    Hi
    My appeal failed so tribunal next after a visit to CAB
    Rather piddled off at min
    Maria
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Bumped up for Teabag.


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

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elaine
    Hope you're ok an further developments?
    I had yet another brown envelope asking what my ill health retirement nosey b*****s
    Was going to send letter back saying its got naff all to do with you! But Hubby wasn't Impressed I said I'm not claiming for anything just want to keep the ESA entitlement I've been given!
    I'd love to meet this Rita woman she's totally incompetent but she appears to have been promoted according to her job title :roll:
    Not sent my tribunal info off yet but there seems to be no rush as surprise surprise as the have an increased number of tribunals :roll:
    I'm hoping I get my foot surgery before then and walk in all potted up and on crutches :lol:
    Keep fighting
    Msria

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