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Hi,
I'm new here..I'm claiming PIP as I can't work due to my bipolar,I had the ATOS assessment a month ago and a text from DWP a week ago to say they have all they need and are making a decision,I have been beside myself with worry,anybody assure me at all that it won't be much longer?
Thank you
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danielle34441 tracy69588
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I know how you feel I missed 2 pip assessments
1 wasn't my fault because I didn't get no letter
of had to wait 6 months to even get another reason accessment
I was all appeared for it but my appointee was lost she didn't know where she was going because it was a home visit so I had to rush to town to get her I am living in the same place as disabled people disabslities I suffer from pstd personality disorder
I'm ausititc and have learning difficulties now missed the deadline for the appointment the nurse said she needed to see someone else was 20mins late it wasn't my fault I was at home I live in supported living I'm so stressed 6 months had to wait now I feel like it's gonna take longer now to even get an answer they told me to phone back on the 4th January to get an answer if I can have another reason accessment of they won't allow it i have to claim again and appeal. it to ask to be back dated I'm so stressed I was crying the staff had to calm me down it wasn't my fault I was there but the bus broke down and there was traffic now they put down fail to attend we did phone up capta and dwp to explain now got to wait till the 4th don't they understand how much stress they put me through I'm gonna end up really ill since then I haven't stopped stressing and crying
jessica_78456 danielle34441
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They don't care u can email Atos and make a complaint tell them yr going get some to email yr local mp on yr behalf . Never go meet them . They will say ur well enough to do things on yr own when u may be
jessica_78456 tracy69588
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arlene77671 jessica_78456
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denise15811 arlene77671
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Take someone with you if at all possible. Have a read through your "how your disability affects you form" before you go, so you can remember what you said. They will ask you question about your condition and how it affects you daily. Don't just answer no or yes. If you can't do something say so and tell them why you can't do. The more info you give the better your chances. If you have anymore evidence then please take this with you (copies not originals) Don't rely on them gathering evidence or contacting any medical professional because they almost NEVER do this. A claim isn't really worth anything with the vital evidence. Tell the truth if you can do something sometimes then tell them this. Remember PIP is about reliability, regularly and in a timely manner. Lastly you'll be watched from the minute you arrive to the minute you leave.
I have had 2 and in all honesty i didn't find them that bad. I was probably lucky and had a very understanding assessment provider. Good luck and let us know the outcome.
denise15811
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Part of the post above should have read "a claim isn't really worth anything WITHOUT the vital evidence. Sorry can't edit posts :s
arlene77671 denise15811
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Hi Denise
Thank you for replying, I will be going with my partner as he is my carer. I can't drive anymore and can't walk far or sit or stand for too long at a time so public transport is out of the question. I have had to recently give up work so have a new report from occupational health and will take that. I am also now being tested for celiac disease! It's been a horrible 2016 with everything that has happened, hope 2017 is a little better x
jessica_78456 arlene77671
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Mine was with Atos it wasn't as bad as expected, mine was at home as I am mainly confined to bed at mo. Waiting on another op. But just tell them as much as u can and ask what there profession is tell them I'll be asking for a copy of there report. But at the end of the day these companies get paid million s to assess people for pip. Wether the assessment is needed or not. There trained to make assumptions and they tell lots of lies . Many will vouch for this good luck. As shame we have to practically beg for some financial support. Yet many have paid there taxes for yrs and have paid into the system but can not get anything back it's a joke .
arlene77671 jessica_78456
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Hi Jessica I totally agree with you, it's disgusting! I hope you feel better soon x
jessica_78456 arlene77671
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arlene77671 jessica_78456
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Hi Jessica it would of been better for me but I know it's hard to get a home visit from what I have read on other posts
denise15811 arlene77671
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jessica_78456 arlene77671
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I got. No bother I rang the health assessment company direct . They will ask why u need one of your mobility is really bad then that's why . Good Luke
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jessica_78456 denise15811
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arlene77671 jessica_78456
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I will stick with the appointment I have, it will be a struggle I won't lie but I just want it over. I am stressed enough without putting it off again lol!
denise15811 jessica_78456
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As i claim both ESA and PIP i obviously don't work. I give advice here because i've been through it all myself twice.
jessica_78456 denise15811
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suzeelew arlene77671
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Hi Arlene,,,,I got my appointment for my face to face before christmas and spent the ''festive'' season stressed, anxious which in turn triggered off mega flare up in my numerous physical ailments....mentally it worsened my issues and I was on the verge of cancelling the whle thing....anyway my F2F was today,,,,all i can say is that the nurse was really nice and did the whole thing as quickly as she could. I had supplied a large amount of information and she wncouraged my cousin to come in with me....The physucal test was over in about 2 minutes as I was in agony...she was understanding and polite and put me at ease....BUT im no fool...it could be the case of the '''smiling assassin'' so to speak. But id certainly advise anyone not to worry....at the end of the day we have to get this into perspective...I know the money and help is beneficial and sometimes necessary but it really isnt the be all and end all....saying that i know myself how important help and assisstance can be including financially but try and not worry as much as you are as I made myself 10 times worse....good luck!!!
arlene77671 suzeelew
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jessica_78456 arlene77671
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arlene77671 jessica_78456
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Yes I will do, it doesn't give you much faith in the system x
jessica_78456 arlene77671
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There no such thing as faith when it comes to this government system. It's a case of fight for everything or get nothing. Shouldn't be that way giving many of us have paid into the system.