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ESA appeal

Last August I had a review for my ESA.I have chronic lymphedema in my lower legs and cannot walk very far at all.They gave me no points at all.The day I attended my legs were badly swollen and I was wearing my Velcro wraps.I had to get a friend to take me as I was unable to drive,I was told I should apply for a national health wheelchair and get an accessible job.I am doing my utmost to stay out of a wheelchair and very much doubt I could propel myself as I broke my arm and get a lot of pain.When my legs and feet are very swollen I cannot get any shoes on am I expected to go to work with no shoes on If indeed I can drive my car to get there. Since last August I have been living on a redundancy payment from my last employer and my £57 a week PIP payment.I was supposed to sign on JSA, I couldn't face it.I am not fit to be reliable in employment.I am going to appeal before the year is up.Wish me luck! x
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