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Hi @g7iqj, Sorry no one has been able to offer any advice so far. I found this page that you might find useful to have a read through.
It talks about the ICE complaints process and what happens after you have submitted your complaint. Point number 4 onwards talks about what happens when it gets to the Independent Case Examiner.
It says that they will attempt to complete action within 20 weeks of the complaint being passed to an investigator. I hope that's helpful, but if you have any questions let me know and I will do some more researchRosie (she/her)
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Hello g7iqj
You've taken the first step by emailing ICE about a flawed or corrupt assessment by a WCA or CHDA assessor. ICE will now review your complaint, investigate if necessary, and issue a final report with any recommendations.
The DWP will respond to this report, and further actions may be taken to address the issues raised. The process can take time, and it's essential to maintain open communication with ICE during the investigation. While the outcome isn't guaranteed, ICE provides an avenue for an impartial review of government department actions.
I wish you the best of luck with your complaint to ICE. May your efforts in seeking a fair and just resolution be successful.
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Hi MW,
I'm pretty sure that the first step is to lodge a complaint with DWP and that every effort must be made to resolve the problem before ICE will investigate.
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Hello WhatThe
The standard recommendation is to follow the regular procedure by initiating the DWP's internal complaint process. However, there are circumstances where exceptions apply.
In situations marked by significant safety concerns, immediate harm, or extraordinary conditions, it may be justifiable to directly reach out to ICE. It's worth noting g7iqj has not provided information about whether they have already gone through the DWP's complaint procedures.
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COMPLAINED about DWP to local mp reply was from dwp they followed proto call done nothing wroung REF MR REVEIW . LODGED & complaint with CHDA here is were problem lies asseor report . ASSEOR reported i can only mobilise 20 meteres aided with stick for balance then i have sit 5- 20min . Cant climb stairs AIDED . I HAD tTELE PHONE INTERVEIW ASSETNMENT . . BUT asseor did not give 15 points for mobilise . DESPITE i said ive tryed , but cant self propell manual wheel because puts pressure on shoulders & spine & triggers scatica back pain , discomfort , exhaustion . THE walking stick better to my needs . BUT she only gave 9 points for stairs commentted that as my issuie is lwr middle spine scatica/ sterosis . I COULD POSSIBLY SELFPROPEL MANUAL WHEELCHAIR . TOTAL LIE . NOT what was said over the phone . ALSO LODGED case with ice . AWAITING APPEALS tribunral date , DWP has 6th nov to reply to tribunral . FIT NOTE to 5th nov .
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I just edited the image a little as you could see a personal name at the bottom of the document, hope that is okay.They/Them, however they are no wrong pronouns with me so whatever you feel most comfortable with
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Hello g7iqj
I often find myself questioning the humanity of these assessors especially after reading your posts. Wishing you strength and a positive resolution in your case.
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SAD it feels the whole WCA is set up for u to fail . BEcause dwp desstion makers seem to go on 40% ur & medical eveidence reports . & 60 % on what the asseor reports . IIN my case asseor young nurse early 20s registered nurse 18 mouths has little hands on exp tick box phone assetnment . REEL world if you can only mobilise 20 meteres with aid stick you dont go far do much . NOT just work it effects but life in genural & 59 you dont want all mental stress of appeals MR/S complaints just to get fairness justice .& Daily physical pain discomfort . AS FOR DWP disability white paper , dwp forcing bullying targetting 55- 64 yr olds with disabiltys back to work . I want go there .
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g7iqj said:SAD it feels the whole WCA is set up for u to fail .
Since April 2019, DWP have made 1.9 million decisions.
Of these decisions, 16% of people were found to have no limited capability for work and hence no longer on UC health, 19% limited capability for work (LCW), and 65% limited capability for work and work-related activity (LCWRA).
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YET you do wonder as unite untion member . Unite has seen big increase in people its members having the up evil . OF going througth MR , REVEIEW with as little less 20 % after mr getting LCWRA . MOST had to go on to appeal tribunral just to get fairness & justice were 60 % CASES go infavour off claimiant 40% in favour DWP . MOST off problem is down to flawed corourpt reporting by CHDA /ASSEORS. & NOW disability white paper say no more . & 59 now good work record you should not have to up with daily pain discomfort , mobilise issues . & mental stress of MR/ TRIBUNALS just to get fairness & justice. Still theres election next year things may change we hope . DISABILITY white paper may never become law in its present form . AS say in my case can only mobilise 20 meteres aide with stick cant use manual wheel chair as brings on pain discomfort exhaustion . SO you cant go far do much that involves mobility / walking , shuffle over 20 meteres . ITS not just work , but everday life in general painfull . & DWP are targetting 55- 64 yr olds with disabilitys . NOT surprised as we get older our mechanics were out 55+ . & Govertnment just go on make policys purely on figures on paper , tick boxes . STAY safe try keep well .
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g7iqj said:YET you do wonder as unite untion member . Unite has seen big increase in people its members having the up evil . OF going througth MR , REVEIEW with as little less 20 % after mr getting LCWRA .
I think that stats speak for theirself. For reviews, the majority of them have been suspended since 2020.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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