THINGS GET WORSE
Annabelle26
Scope Member Posts: 115 Empowering
I have now received a letter asking me to go for a F2F Assessment for my ESA. The appointment time was not suitable as it was too early & I would have had to get an early bus which gets crowded. At first I though it was another assessment for my PIP and that they had cancelled the Tribunal. When the person went into my record & told me it was for my ESA I just burst into tears & got really anxious & upset. The person I was speaking to was nice & helped me calm down. She checked & there is not a suitable appointment at present & I am on a list for when a suitable appointment comes up. She has put I want an afternoon appointment. I said what about the daily quota system & the Assessor puts in an inaccurate report & I lose my ESA. She assured me none of that happens. I have also messaged my MP to see if he can get the review cancelled as when I commented on his Facebook page about the Guardian article he offered his help with PIP. I am struggling financially at present with losing my PIP so I cannot afford to lose ESA as well. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( 



I now have a splitting headache & will have to take painkillers & lie down.
I now have a splitting headache & will have to take painkillers & lie down.
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Im sorry you are having such a tough time @Annabelle26
Do you have a CAB near you who could offer any support?0 -
There are problems at the local CAB they are struggling with funds & staff.0
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Hello Annabelle26.
My name is Debbie. Welcome to the forum. I am so sorry to hear what is happening to you right now. Did you say that you have lost your PIP? Have your asked for a Mandatory Reconsideration for your PIP? Or are you at the Tribunal stage? Is it possible that you could ask your Doctor to write you a letter to explain your situation and then to ring the DWP and request a home visit for your ESA assessement?0 -
I am waiting for a Tribunal date. I have been to the Doctors but they do not issue letters but if the DWP write to them she will let me know & give them the information required. They will not give me a home visit as they know it is not a problem getting to the Assessment. I suffer slightly from Paranoia so feel the DWP are running a vendetta against me because I complained about my treatment at my PIP assessment. The only thing that keeps me going are my cats especially my older one who is 17 years old & I have had since she was 4 months old.2
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I'm so sorry to hear about your experience, @Annabelle26. Please do keep us updated and we'll help wherever we can. How are you feeling today? I had a cat for 17 years too, they really do make the best companions for when you're feeling low!0
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Feeling a bit better today. The stress yesterday has triggered my virus so feeling tired & yucky but otherwise all right. Thank you for your concern.0
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Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery from the virus, @Annabelle26!0
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Thank you. The virus is an ongoing problem I have had for several years on & off. One of the triggers is excessive stress. All the problems with my PIP & now this review of my ESA means I get easily stressed at present. I have been in bed all day but feel a bit better. However I did have a positive boost when I opened my post. I had won a small amount on the local Hospice lottery. This made me feel a bit better.1
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