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Employment and support allowance tribunral

susie123
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I wonder if anyone can help.me with a query. We have been waiting for a date for my husband's ESA tribunral hearing. Today it came and it's set for mid November. Only thing is two weeks ago my husband had a stroke. At present he has no use of his right arm, his walking is unsteady and his speech is effected. He has confusion due to the stroke. We have OTS coming in everyday. Exercise is. Having little effect.
Will we still.have to go to tribunral? What happens if he can't talk? This a really worrying me .
Any advice will be greatly appreciated
Will we still.have to go to tribunral? What happens if he can't talk? This a really worrying me .
Any advice will be greatly appreciated
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Hi,I'm sorry to hear this. Yes he will still have to attend the hearing. The Tribunal will expect him to answer the questions himself rather then you do it for him because they will want him to tell them in his own words how his condition affects him.The Tribunal can't take into consideration a worsening of condition since the original decision was made, as awful as that sounds.Does he have a rep supporting him through this?
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No we don't know where to go for this and can't afford to hire someone
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As he doesn't have anyone then it's most likely too late now as he's already been given a date. I'm not sure what will happen if he's unable to speak during the hearing. Hopefully someone else will see this and advise you further but i do know that usually the panel won't allow the person with the claimant to speak for them.
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A couple of things:
1) In terms of representation look at local law centres; independent advice centres; any charity supporting any of his health conditions; Citizens Advice or local authority welfare rights.
2) Does the GP or consultant believe he can attend something like a tribunal without it being detrimental to his health? You need their professional view on this. I can't second guess that but I think it would be entirely understandable if they were to conclude that it would be detrimental.
If you can get the evidence then you use that to request a postponement in writing and keeping a copy.
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