Worth toughing it out and going to the Tribunal

bookrabbit

I was so terrified of the Tribunal that I didn't even dare open the package of documents because I knew that if I started thinking about it I would get overwhelmed and cancel it.

So I did my best to ignore the whole thing over the extended wait. Then a month ago I got the letter with the date. I had a really bad week but eventually decided that I needed to go through with it because otherwise I would be upset with myself for being a coward as I backed away from appealing unfair decisions in the past and came to understand what a mistake that was. I still didn't dare read the paperwork but I decided to go through with it. Fortunately my good friend and supporter was able to do the planning about how to get there.

The last couple of days have been horrendous with me wondering if I was just setting myself up for another bad experience that would haunt me for years and I came close to backing out. That would have been such a mistake!

Getting in there was difficult. I was in pain and in bits. I can't believe they hold these things in such difficult to access places!! But when it got going they immediately said that I have the enhanced award for both mobility and care and after a further short discussion said it wouldn't be time limited as at 60 I am clearly not going to get They didn't even ask me any questions. They just said they are making the award based on what I wrote in the mandatory reconsideration form for the reasons I gave.

Why on earth did the DWP put me through that??

But it's done and I have my self respect and more security about how I am going to manage and a better chance of getting some help.

I would urge other people that find this sort of thing as difficult as I do to grit your teeth and go through with it.

Bluebell21

Hi @bookrabbit Great news. Well done. You can relax now. Take care.

luvpink

@bookrabbit

Well done on persevering and getting your award.

Rosie_Scope

Great news @bookrabbit. It's always lovely to hear when people finally get the result they need, I only wish it didn't take so much of a fight for people to get there. Well done for sticking it out, it must be a huge relief now that it's all sorted 😊