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REALLY UPSET

I am really really upset. I rang the DWP about my F2F report. I spoke to a Decision Manager & I have been DISALLOWED PIP mainly based on the report. My letter confirming this was sent out yesterday. I just burst into tears. I told him how upset I was & did say I might as well kill myself which got him a bit worried. I am ok just really upset. I had to eventually ring off because I could not breath. He told me I need to wait for the letter & then ask for a Mandatory Review but I will not get any money until it is sorted My DLA finishes on 12th December. Some Christmas I will have.
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I know it's really hard not to worry about things like this - if it helps keep in mind that so many mandatory reviews and appeal are successful (65% in this article, back in March). We'll be here to support you in that process.
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Sorry to read you're so upset but you've actually been fortunate to have been getting DLA until now as so many had theirs stopped long ago so you're not alone...
It can go on for months & if you move home it's even worse it could be well over a year
Reality check on benefits is harsh
I would suggest making sure you have a good support network & focus on what you have got bc suicide is what is would relieve the system from paying people
Try to focus on solutions & gratitude as this is the only way many are coping
I hope things go well but don't expect anything then it'll be a bonus
Thank you again for all your support. All the upset has given me a splitting headache & I feel tired so I am off for a nap.
Good luck with this, I hope you get a good outcome, please keep us posted.
Disability Rights (DR) site has a guide to making PIP mandatory reconsiderations (MR) and appeals.
PIP eligibility is about what you can and can't do. State on your MR request how your condition meets PIP descriptors and where the assessor's report is inaccurate. If you haven't already done so, send in a 7-day diary and list on it all the aids you use. DR site has a draft diary.
Unfortunately, only 20% of MRs succeed but 65% of Tribunal appeals do.