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sarablackmore

Just had my appeal bundle through dwp have asked the courts not to go ahead with the appeal as im claiming carers allowance for my autistic son so cant be as bad as i say!! How dare they say that im so upset and angry is there any point in going ahead with the appeal now? Just dont know what to do.

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chiarieds

Hi @sarablackmore - I'm so sorry the DWP have been so insensitive, & it's understandably upset you, Naturally the DWP will say that they disagree with your appeal, but their 'reason' is way off.

Yes, carry on with your appeal; you can do it! Remember the tribunal are totally separate from the DWP, & will listen to you.

Albus_Alumni

Hey @sarablackmore, firstly welcome to the community and thank you for sharing your story, even if it's rubbish news!
But it's a story we hear a lot, the DWP make it so hard to get the help we're all deserving of. So I know it may see like the hardest thing in the world right now, but please think about appealing the decision, the tribunal are totally different to the DWP assessors!

We're all here to help you.

sarablackmore

Thank you both for your replies its just so frustrating and making my anxiety so much worse

MickH

Do it, as people have said the Tribunal do listen and are independent of DWP. You may have a wait for a hearing, so use your time in preparing why you disagree, collate all evidence and send it off when they contact you and offer the availability to return such. But be ready for the tribunal, have your answers ready, I had a years worth of points and notes! Some I didn't actually need, but better to be prepared. The Tribunal will listen to you. Good Luck

justmeandthee

I am also a carer for my autistic son. They sent me pretty much the same response as you have received.
Do not give up if you think you'd score points.
I had my tribunal yesterday but don't yet know what decision was made. Letter in the post 🙄. I will update you and hopefully give you some hope to continue your battle because that's what it is .

Floydiee1995

justmeandthee said:

I am also a carer for my autistic son. They sent me pretty much the same response as you have received.
Do not give up if you think you'd score points.
I had my tribunal yesterday but don't yet know what decision was made. Letter in the post 🙄. I will update you and hopefully give you some hope to continue your battle because that's what it is .

Hi @j@justmeandthee, I had my tribunal last Friday and in 30 minutes the tribunal online portal had my outcome on there 😀 so if you had yours yesterday it should be on there now providing it says closed there’s a line that says hearing outcome and it should be there! Hopefully this helps as I was anxious waiting to hear

justmeandthee

@Floydiee1995. Thank you.
It shows closes and there is a blue box underneath that is headed Latest update....just says the latest update should have been sent to you! I know my hearing overran and they had three more after me so I'm guessing it's a time issue and will update at some point. Thank you and well done you for seeing it through as it's not an easy process.

Floydiee1995

justmeandthee said:

@Floydiee1995. Thank you.
It shows closes and there is a blue box underneath that is headed Latest update....just says the latest update should have been sent to you! I know my hearing overran and they had three more after me so I'm guessing it's a time issue and will update at some point. Thank you and well done you for seeing it through as it's not an easy process.

@justmeandthee yes everyone sees that but 😀 I have popped a screenshot of what I mean in case we aren’t talking about the right thing 😊 thanks! Yes it was a long process! Just so thankful it’s over with now 😀 wishing you the best outcome on yours 🤞

justmeandthee

@Floydiee1995. Thank you. No mine hasn't changed yet, still shows Representatives, What to expect at hearing ect.
Hopefully change before close of play today.
Thank you 🙂 😅🤞.

Floydiee1995

@justmeandthee your welcome 🤗 ahh that’s a shame! Yes hopefully will be on there by the end of the day!