I applied for DLA a few months ago but got turned down so have appealed against the decision. I've had a letter stating it will be about 37 - 41 weeks before the appeal and am sticking to my guns. However I am wondering if I will realistically get awarded it and whether I should just give in even though I am getting stuff in to help myself such as bath lift. That was a godsend as I was having problems getting in and out of the bath.
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Glad you can have a bath with ease
I would say don't give in that's what they want you to do
The reason for the long long time to tribunal is because so many of us are waiting for a tribunal date
For support I would contact citizens advice I hear they are very supportive and some will even go to tribunal with you
DWP are paying Atos 394 million pounds to deny us our benefits
I only claimed for 27/9/12 till 12/3/13 until my ill health retirement pension started and they still want my money back
Just because I got ill health retirement also assessed by Atos as unfit to do my job as a qualified nurse the Atos for DWP say I'm fit to work just coz I've got pain constantly I can still work!
At min I'm waiting for foot surgery but they still think I'm fit to work! Crazy I know
Keep fighting don't forget you can contact the help line on here for advice free
Maria
Thank you for your enquiry to Helplines. When it comes to problems over benefits and appeals we signpost people to the specialist welfare rights organisations. Examples are: Turn2us http://www.turn2us.org.uk/ a local CAB, or http://www.dialuk.info/
Often there can be stress and frustration with such matters. If you'd like some support - a chat about how you are feeling etc you'd be very welcome to ring us on our free phone.
If you'd like some general information on self managing arthritis we are very much here for that too.
I hope that is helpful.
Guy
smile another smile and soon there
will be miles and miles of smiles
just because you smiled I wish your
day is full of Smiles
The good news is I have a date for the appeal which is on the 30th August. I've had to get a grip on myself as I've had a few 'wobbly' moments and have wanted to chuck the towel in
We eventually got round to going to the CAB but due to cut backs they don't go to appeals anymore. All wasn't lost though as they gave us the number for welfare rights. A lady is coming out to see us on Monday which will hopefully be productive.
Pip
I'm sorry you feel let down have you rung them to ask why no one called on Monday?
Have you spoken to the helpline number here to ask their advice?
I get so mad with DWP and Atos picking on the ill and vulnerable they should be after the cheats and skivers of this country bleeding us dry!Rant over
Don't let this get you down too much it will make your condition worse
Maria