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Fed up with fighting the DWP

Just joined fed up with the DWP fighting for mine and my partners benefits, as are many others, I m not sure I can offer any help but I might be able to help with encouragement and support
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Which benefit are you on please? so I can move you in the right discussions to meet other members. You may be interested in our Appealing a DWP benefits decision page.
Please let us know, if you have any questions.
Now Im reading that they want to change the appeal system as 72% of their dessissons were over turned last year(surely that tells you its the DWP that are getting it wrong) For the first time in my life I have had suisidal thoughts & now having to have counciling & medication for this. Yet I read they want to be stop being held responsible for people ending their lives! I was never like this before I got stuck in this system. My health professionals, family & friends all tell me Im a strong person & will get through this but without their support I don't know where I would be! So I can imagine how difficult it must be for poor people who are not as stubborn as me. I wish you all the best please don't give up the fight
You are a member of our community and we appreciate you. If you are having thoughts of suicide, it is important that you discuss them with someone who is qualified to help. Please call the Samaritans on 116 123 (free) or email them at [email protected]. You might also benefit from reading MIND’s information on how you can help yourself.
If you feel that you may be an immediate danger to yourself, please call 999 or go to your local hospital right away.
I'm so glad to hear you have support from counselling and medication, and you're doing your best to help others. I really hope today is as kind as possible to you.
They are getting it wrong alright, they will keep changing the rules until 80% or more lose at appeal.