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Atos pip and ces

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karen81972
karen81972

Has anyone with ces had a atos pip interview assessment ??? .. Would be grateful for your feedback results and help.. I had mine last week but think I may of failed it .. Felt like I was being interrogated .. Is it points only this works on also or does other written. Information go towards final decision xx thanks in advance

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  • jasmine67220
    jasmine67220 karen81972

    Posted

    Hi Karen,

    I was diagnosed with CES in Oct 2013 and applied for PIP in February 2014. I completed the 40page questionnaire and sent all of the medical reports and I had to wait 40weeks to be given an assessment. I was only questioned 20 mins and the lady was in such as rush and missed out a lot of things. Whenever I wanted to explain anything she was like "i got enough" and I received my decision within 10days and I was awarded standard rates for both.

    I was not happy as a lot of information was missed out. I submitted more evidence and asked for a mandatory reconsideration. I had to wait 12 weeks and they stopped the benefit during that time and when decision came nothing changed 😢

    So I am preparing my documents to take to a tribunal. Is there anyone here who has gone through the same? Any tips or advice?

    I hope you get a favourable response Karen. How long did you wait from making an application to getting assessment interview?

    • karen81972
      karen81972 jasmine67220

      Posted

      Thank you jasmine.. Mine started last June 2014... Was in and out of hospital had MRI etc they said disc would retract .... I was in my bed for months literally screaming house down unable to move then in September I list all feeling from waist down .. Was then rushed to emergency surgery .. After surgery I could feel my right side but not my left and still have no feeling in my left side .. Have just began to be able to walk a tiny bit .. Pain is always there toilet issues etc ... I applied for pup six months ago and last week that was me just getting my assessment .. I think I failed daily living as everything I answered she said but you could if you had to ..., the mobility part I'm not sure she asked me to stand and when I did she said oh goodness sit back down I won't ask you to walk ... !!!!! Just a nervous wreck it's all that's in my head ... I have been of my work for eight months without pay .. Have just started receiving ESA after fighting for it .. While thing drains you .. Not sure if I'll ever be able to get back to work but I hope so .... How are you do you still have problems do you think they will be life long .... ??? It's a debasing hard thing to cope with I feel ces I get very upset over it xxxxx
    • karen81972
      karen81972

      Posted

      Depressing hard thing to cope with meant ^^^^ xxx ... Also after surgery I asked why this ces hadn't been prevented all they could say was we are sorry ...
    • karen81972
      karen81972 jasmine67220

      Posted

      Hi jasmine how are you .. Just to let you know I got pip .. Xx😄... Relived and very surprised xxx thanks for your help and taking time to message me x
    • jasmine67220
      jasmine67220 karen81972

      Posted

      Well done Karen. Hopefully that can ease the financial burden. I will message you privately.
    • karen81972
      karen81972 jasmine67220

      Posted

      Hi thanks and I didn't know you could private message in here that's better xx
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