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GizmoTiddles
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Hi
I don't know if this has been brought up already ,my apologies if so
If not have a read
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/dwp-pip-brain-tumour-benefits-fit-for-work-parkinsons-mental-health-gp-a8334511.html?amp
Had to laugh at the DWP response
“We no longer routinely reassess people with the most severe and lifelong health conditions or disabilities for ESA, and for PIP we are working to ensure those who are awarded the highest level of support get an award duration that is appropriate to the condition and needs arising.
Cheers
Gizmo
I don't know if this has been brought up already ,my apologies if so
If not have a read
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/dwp-pip-brain-tumour-benefits-fit-for-work-parkinsons-mental-health-gp-a8334511.html?amp
Had to laugh at the DWP response

“We no longer routinely reassess people with the most severe and lifelong health conditions or disabilities for ESA, and for PIP we are working to ensure those who are awarded the highest level of support get an award duration that is appropriate to the condition and needs arising.
Cheers

Gizmo
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I can only go by my experiences.
The first part of that statement is true.
However, anyone who has to migrate from IR ESA to UC, has to have an assessment by the looks of it. There are four groups.
So they have " moved the goal posts" ?
The second part is true as well. I have a fluctuating condition, it will be present when they reasses. How much present will determine the award I guess.
Not denying it's looking like a shambles though. Was DLA like this. I honestly don't know I wasn't online to read all the ****.Do not follow me, I don't know where I am going. -
Way back I was seen by a DWP Dr for SDA and awarded it
Followed shortly by another assessment by the Dr for DLA awarded 1 yr
Then a HV by another DWP Dr awarded 2 yrs HRM
Then the same Dr HV ,appealed it awarded HRM LFC indefinitely
A good friend took her 12 yrs of fighting ,first an appeal for SDA won that
Then a fight and appeal for DLA won that as well HRM .MRC indefinitely.
So yes still a shambles having to prove your conditions .
Now as we all know its how the conditions impact on your daily activities .
What will they come up with next ..a dunking stool ?
Cheers gizmo -
I applied for SDA and got it. Though I have no recollection if when and the why now.
They keep changing things and my brain no longer follows.Do not follow me, I don't know where I am going.
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