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ESA Appeal this afternoon- advice please!

Hi, I have an ESA appeal this afternoon. I suffer from COPD and fibrosis of the liver caused by an auto-immune condition (and not drinking).My ESA was stopped and I was found fit for work in May, 2018. I was breathless with a chronic chest condition and my stomach was badly distended due to my liver. The 'Health Professional' (not a qualified doctor) appointed by the DHSS completely omitted these factors from her report. I'm having to represent myself in court today due to lack of resources and would appreciate any advice that could be offered.
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Welcome it’s great to meet you today 😃😃
I am one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.
We have got some good info on ESA I will post some info for you below:
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/employment-and-support-allowance
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/appeal-dwp-benefits-decision
Please let me know if there’s anything that I can help you further???
I do hope that everything goes okay later??
Please please let me know how things transpire???
@steve51
Thank you for the links which I've read through and for the good wishes. I will let you know how I get on in court today. Hopefully, if I win,it will encourage others to go the whole hog and appeal through the courts.
You are very very welcome 🙏🙏
Please please go along in a “positive outlook” if possible!!
I will be thinking of you today 😃😃😃
“Good Luck”
Please Please come back to me if possible.
@steve51
I'm waiting for a Scope Benefits advisor to ring me. I have to leave for the court at 2.30. If you could advise me when he'll be calling, I'd appreciate it.
Yes I will chase that up for you straightaway.
Hi @BenefitsTrainingCo
Can you please let me know if any one is due to phone this new member???
Many thanks
@steve51
Hi @Pippa_Scope
Good Afternoon can you please offer me some help with this new member as she is going to court at 2.30 this afternoon.
Thanks
@steve51
Scope
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