Confirmed having ptsd

Charlie5

Hi to all,

Last week via talking therapies,they confirmed I have ptsd.I have also been accepted on the waiting list for autism(nearly one year ago)

In July 2023 I put in for pip,and made them aware of being on the waiting list for both conditions,as my mental health was under a mental health nurse and still is as present.

My tribunal is next month(first time applying),and I am currently seeking advice from a welfare law centre.I was advised to get prove of confirmation of ptsd,which I am doing,and the tribunal already have prove of being on the autism waiting list.

My question is has anyone else had both conditions at the same time at all?,and do you think the tribunal will look at my situation fairly,as both conditions really do have such a impact on my life,and at my assessment the assessor I think didnt really write a accurate report.I only scorced 4 points on daily living and 0 for mobility.

Any advice would be grateful.Thankyou

Rachel_Scope

Hi @Charlie5. Sorry no one was able to answer your question. How did you get on? Have you had your tribunal?

Charlie5

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/904870#Comment_904870

Hi Rachel_Scope

My tribunal was cancelled on the day by the court,as one of the tribunal panel was involved in a mild car accident on the day.I am still waiting for a new date etc,atm I have been told it is listed,so all I can do now it wait,Thankyou

Rachel_Scope

Oh I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it comes through soon. Will you let us know how you get on?

Charlie5

Charlie5

Rachel_Scope

Thankyou for your message,Yes I will let you know how I get on,but to be honest I do not think I will win a award,and my anxiety of waiting for a confirmed date set again is taking its toll,as it was cancelled at the end of July.Thankyou,and take care.

Jimm_Alumni

I hope they schedule it soon @Charlie5. Have the welfare law centre offered an advocate or just advice? Sometimes you can get someone to come into the tribunal with you and help you get your side across.

Regarding the tribunal panel. They are not people from the DWP, so that's a bit of an improvement immediately 😋 Generally it is a judge with at least 1 or more medical professional(s) on the panel. They will listen to you and what you say about how your conditions impact you. They are also understanding if you need some time to get your experiences across, so don't try to rush it out. The tribunal wants to make the correct decision, so try to give them as much detail as you can!

Charlie5

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/905236#Comment_905236

Thankyou for your message.My local law centre has just given me advice,they never had anyone available at the time to go along with me,I know the tribunal will be fair etc,its just that talking about my conditions in front of strangers is so nerve wreaking,emotinally and mentally,I just wanted it over on my orginal date,but now I have to wait all over again.Everyday I think this will be the day I get a new date via the post,or on line via the court,but alas nothing yet.Sorry to go on abit,just that its getting to me abit now.

Jimm_Alumni

Have you thought about writing it all on paper and taking that to the tribunal? If you already have I apologise for bringing it up! That way you can read out the paper, saves you worrying about forgetting to say something. You'll still need to think up answers when they ask you questions that you haven't thought of in advance, but just explain to them that it's very taxing. Tribunal panels know the process can be scary and taxing on the people who's claim is being looked at. Just let them know how you're feeling and that you are doing your best.

Charlie5

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/905274#Comment_905274

Thankyou I will take your advice and write how my conditions affect me,and explain before I start I may get abit emotional during the process etc.I know the people on the panel will be fair etc,and understanding as you say.In the meantime while I am waiting on the new date etc,I do try and keep myself busy etc while i am waiting.Thankyou again for your help and advice,