Call from case manager about mr. Do they call everyone?

Alicia89

@Chloe_Scope Good morning. Thank you am going to see if I can get some advice or help from my local citizens advice bureau. 
I've had one CBT already and I have another this Thursday.  Yeah I have to make another appointment with the doctor also. Thanks for replying

Alicia89

Hi everyone. Just thought I'd post on this instead of making a new thread. I applied for tribunal. When I applied I applied for a paper base but after reading online I thought a face to face would give me more of a chance to give them a insight on how much am currently struggling with day to day.  I only recently changed the paper to Face to face like last week.  I've been up loading  as much evidence as I can to show how much I have struggled. I did receive a letter yesterday from the tribunal asking dwp to change the points to the standard care I was awarded last time and add mobility this time. The dwp then said no blah blah. Anyway I had a phone call last night saying my paper base was supposed to be Friday and if I wanted to have the appointment over the phone. I said yes as my mental health is in dyer place that I've now been referred to a psychiatrist. Am so nervous I dont have anyone to be there as I have no support network. Just wanted to know how to prepare as sometimes I get so over anxious and whelmed that I get my words muddle up.  Am so scared that they'll not see how bad I am and I'll be tipped over the edge. I want to think because they recommend the dwp to change the points is a positive. I don't know. Sorry for the long post ,my mind is just a Mind Field these days .thanks 

poppy123456

They are mostly very understanding so if you don't understand the question that's asked then ask them to repeat it. Do be aware that any worsening of condition will not be taken into consideration, they will be looking at how your condition affected you at the time the assessment took place.

You should have already looked through the bundle to make sure everything is there. If it will help then you can make some notes before the hearing as this may help you remember things.

Make sure your phone is fully charged and have a drink nearby. I'm sure others will give some advice too when they see this.

Alicia89

@poppy123456 thank you so much for replying. Yeah I know the change won't be taken. Thanks for the tips will make some notes later just so I atleast have it to hand. 

Alicia89

Hi all. Just wanted to post a update. I had my tribunal at 10 today. They were so lovely and understanding. I had sent in a lot of evidence including pics of how my day to day life is affected including the cleaning of my house etc. They asked questions but we're really understanding. In the end they said they would write to me. I literally had a call about 10mins ago from the clerk to say that I was awarded standard on both for the next 3 years. They told her to ring as they were worried I'd be worrying over the weekend. Am sooo relieve that they understood and saw how much I've been struggling even with the kids.  Thanks everyone for advice on here. 

Snow92

Congratulations @Alicia89 you must be very pleased well done I’m happy for you 

Alicia89

@Snow92 thank you. Am over the moon. Am so happy to felt heard. I can now focus on trying to get my mental health atleast manageable and hopefully better. Good luck ☺️

poppy123456

Great news!