Wait for a appeal date

1977young

Good afternoon, i have a question.  I am currently waiting for a appeal hearing date but i went for a blood test the other day and my anemia level is very low so doctor prescribed iron tablets who do i need to tell.

poppy123456

You don't need to tell anyone because this won't affect your claim in anyway and won't be taken into consideration. The Tribunal will only look at how your conditions were at the time the original decision was made.

1977young

Oh ok i see. Thanks

Alex_Alumni

Hello there @1977young and thanks for posting your query.

The tribunal is about you at the time of the initial assessment, so change of circumstances isn't something you need to worry about. 

Just for clarity, new medication doesn't come under the reasons for a change of circumstances.

This is the list explaining a 'change of circumstances':

• your personal details change, for example your name, address or doctor
• the help you need or your condition changes
• your condition has worsened and you’re not expected to live more than 6 months
• you go into hospital or a care home
• you go abroad
• you’re imprisoned or held in detention
• your immigration status has changed, if you’re not a British citizen

Does that make sense? 

If there's anything else I can help with in the meantime, just ask

Alex

1977young

Ok thank u 

Alex_Alumni

You're welcome @1977young do let us know how you get on with the Tribunal. 

I wish you all the best for a positive outcome

1977young

Thanks its been from October 2020 when i first applied and i sent off my appeal last October so now jyst waiting for the tribunal its so stressful all of this waiting. 

Alex_Alumni

I understand, it is so frustrating and stressful to be waiting such a long time, and hopefully you're on the home stretch now!

The community will be here to support you whenever you need it, and think how well you've done to go through the process to this point, it's really not easy!

Make sure to take time to look after yourself, and fit in little things you enjoy if you can, that'll help.

1977young

Aww thank u so much i will do