Advice on assessment

donna63031

Hi
I would like advice, I filled in my How my disability effects me, in November 2017, I was awarded 6 points, for my backpain and depression. I am still awaiting to go to my tribunal hearing.
My health has deteriorated and was recently admitted to the mental health hospital and now under their care in the community.
I am receiving injections in my back for pain relief and also on medication. I contacted the DWP, to inform them about my health in October 2018, was asked to fill in another How my disability effects me.
I have given the paperwork to my mental health coordinator to fill this in on my behalf, because I feel so stressed and anxious to do it all again.
There is a back log of claims in the Bradford area and my appeal was sent to the courts in April this year. It could be after Christmas before my hearing, please could anybody give me advice, on the above.

steve51

Hi @donna63031

Good Morning it’s great to meet you today.

I’m very very sorry ? to hear about your current problems.

Sorry but is it “pip” that you are having probs with?????

We have got some good info/advice on Benefit’s

Many thanks.

Richard_Scope

Hi @donna63031

Welcome to Scope's community! It's great to have you here.  Just to get you started we have a How To Guide here, you can see all the latest posts here, jump in and get involved and don't worry we are a friendly bunch!  
If you need anything, just let us know.

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @donna63031, and a warm welcome to the community!

Thanks for sharing this with us. It sounds like between your pain and dealing with your benefits applications, you have a lot on your plate at the moment. Is there anything specific you're looking for assistance with at the moment?

You may also be interested in Scope's guidance on DWP appeals. Please do keep us updated and we'll advise where we can.

CockneyRebel

Hi donna and welcome

Most areas have a backlog for tribunals. Yopu can ring the tribunal clerk for an update of the waiting time in your area.

Have you sent in your new form yet ?

By submitting a new claim you will be limiting the length of any award given by the tribunal up to the date of the decision of your new claim. When a decision is made on your new claim this will replace the tribunal decision for better or worse