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Being sent for second assessment as Atos don't have enough information

I’ve been for pip assessment 2019 I have fibromyalgia spondylitis osteoarthritis struggle walking anxiety depression after car accident numbness in my hands legs arms feet pains in spine neck and shoulders . I’ve been to see a rheumatologist and have phrilific nerve pain and have regular visits to the doctor. Autos said they don’t have enough information about my illness and are sending me for another face to face assessment a month 2 weeks after I’ve had one for one hour n a half . They said if I do not go my payments will stop. They have made my illness worse as the anxiety of this causes the widespread pain in my body. I phoned dep they said it’s up2 atos if I have not give them enough information I said I’ve sent them all hospital and doctors reports if I don’t go to 2nd assessment my money will stop. I’ve worked for over 30 years and never claimed anything how can they send me for another assessment after already having one. With help off the hospital I am feeling little better but their constant questions and I feel as though they don’t believe me I’m very unwell. Is this right??
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Sorry what has happened. I am one of the team of community champions who guide, advise new members who join.
In response to your question. I know there will be others in our community or a member of our team to advise you more clearly.
I wanted to add have you spoken to CAB about your situation. Could be useful to contact them may advise you further.
Hope that helps.
Please take care.
@thespiceman
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Welcome it’s great to meet meet you today 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
I’m also a “Community Champion”
I have also got “Nerve Pain”
Yes I tend to keen away from “Stress” as that always makes things 100 times worse!!!!!!!!!!!
@steve51
It's not your fault - If the assessor failed to extract enough information from you during the first assessment then that is down to them and they should apologise - which will never happen.
Yes they are playing hard ball in saying that if you don't attend your money will stop. Not fair on you but unfortunately when the piper wants to play you have to dance to the tune so to speak that is if you want an award.
The both of them I’ve made me housebound with nerve pain n tears n anxiety for over 6 months I’m just all over place and believe me I’m not soft I’m a fighter I’m trying my best to have a happy life it’s just them. I do hope your well and manage ok in life ...
your help is much appreciated.