Teresak

Teresak

Just received letter. I have been moved from support group to work related group, I have epilepsy, heart disease, arthritis, wear hand splints, and have copd, I don't know what to do, even carer is surprised, I am 63, please help, thank you 

BeccaShark123

Hi @Teresak

Welcome to Scope’s online community! 

That sounds very stressful. Is there anyway you can appeal? I am wondering if your post might work in our ‘ask a benefits advisor’ section also. @Sam_Scope

In the meantime, there’s a link here on employment support allowance you may find useful: https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/esa

You could also contact your local Citizen’s Advice Berau for help- it’s a really good free service who will support you and advice on how to appeal the decision.

Best wishes,

Becca

Teresak

 Thankyou so much!! I'm so scared, I can't get out much and live in a tiny village, but carer could take me to near town, do I make appointment? I never been through this, God bless you. 

CockneyRebel

Hi Teresak and welcome

First thing is to request a copy of the assessment report
Next is to ask for a mandatory reconsideration within a month of the date on your lettr.

Have a look at the WCA self teston the B&W site

http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/med2/indexxx.php

There has been a tribunal judgement with regard to being able to do things safely, and if supervision is required. The dwp are supposed to be looking at claimants that mat have been affected especially, but not limited, to people with epilepsy and  heart conditions.

If you want to read about iy

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/concern-over-governments-four-year-delay-on-pip-safety/

There is lots of info on this site , please have a look aroun and come back with any questions

CR

Teresak

Oh, thank you so much x

CockneyRebel

Some CAB have a walk in service others you may need an appointment.
You should be able to get info on your nearest office

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

CR

Teresak

Carer sorted out all hospital letters and sent with mandatory consideration letter, so stresses, assessor only asked me to lift my arm, she lied so much, and refuse to give her name just said "I qualified doctor" 

Pippa_Alumni

Best of luck with your mandatory reconsideration @Teresak, keep us updated!