Help with tribunal

slmummy

Hi I'm new here,
I'm looking for some advice.
Back in May I started the claim process for pip as suggested by my gp, due to my health conditions and how they affect me. By the end of Aug I had my video assessment appointment. In Oct I received a response saying I wasn't entitled to pip. My gp was disgusted by their decision and there reasonings behind the decision and encouraged me to appeal via the mandatory reconsideration. I did this and she also wrote a supporting letter. I sent this at the beginning of Oct and 2 weeks ago received a response saying they were standing by their original decision.
My gp and support therapist have suggested I take this to tribunal, but I don't understand the process and I'm afraid I've not got the physical or mental strength to go through the process.

Any advice would be very welcome.
Many thanks in advance x

poppy123456

The most likely outcome of any MR is the decision will remain the same. I agree with the above advice, letters from a GP aren't the best evidence to send. Appealing an appearing in person, whether that's face to face, video or phone hearing will give you a much better chance of success. Get representation and that success increases more.

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @slmummy

Welcome to the community. I'm so sorry you are going through such a stressful time. I can see others with more knowledge in the community have commented. I hope their advice is helpful  

Just to let you know, I moved your post to our PIP, DLA & AA section in case you had any more questions or queries. 

slmummy

Thank you for your help and advice. 
I'm running out of time to go to tribunal I think. I just don't really understand any of it. I really appreciate all your advice though thank you

poppy123456

slmummy said:

Thank you for your help and advice. 
I'm running out of time to go to tribunal I think. I just don't really understand any of it. I really appreciate all your advice though thank you

You have 13 months from the date of the MR decision to request the Tribunal. If you're outside of the 1 month then you will need to state the reason why you didn't request it within this time. It's unlikely that HMCTS will refuse an appeal after the 1 month.

durhamjaide2001

Welcome to the community are you a member of Scope 

slmummy

OK thank you. This is all very new to me and I find it all very confusing. Being given advice and encouragement from my gp and family support to even approach the dwp for help and support to then be made to feel that im being a fraud (not their intention I'm sure) think I'm just very anxious about everything and giving up seems to be the easier option. I used to be a very positive person but I think I'm struggling with that too at the moment. 
Thank you for your help.

slmummy

durhamjaide2001 said:

Welcome to the community are you a member of Scope 

Yes I am a member.

poppy123456

durhamjaide2001 said:

Welcome to the community are you a member of Scope 

If they weren't a member they wouldn't be able to post any questions.

durhamjaide2001

poppy123456 said:

durhamjaide2001 said:

Welcome to the community are you a member of Scope 

If they weren't a member they wouldn't be able to post any questions.

This is different to becoming a scope member than just being in the online community.

slmummy

I am a member and I'm on the community. 

Cartini

durhamjaide2001 said:

Welcome to the community are you a member of Scope 

Hi,

As a matter of interest, why do you ask most people if they are "members"?

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @simummy. It is the very least you deserve.

I can hear how it is all confusing and it is more a reflection of the difficult situation you are in than you as a person.

It sounds really positive that you were given advice and encouragement from your GP and family support to approach the DWP for help and support.

Though, it sounds difficult that you have also been made to feel like a fraud and you are feeling very anxious about everything and think giving up seems to be the easier option.

Would anything, in particular, help this to feel more manageable for you at the moment? Please don’t hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you.

We are all here for you and listening to you. You don’t have to face this, or anything else, alone if you don’t want to.

Take care for now and we will look forward to, hopefully, hearing from you again soon 

durhamjaide2001

Cartini said:

durhamjaide2001 said:

Welcome to the community are you a member of Scope 

Hi,

As a matter of interest, why do you ask most people if they are "members"?

To try and help @Giovanni_Scope recruit more members. 

Giovanni_Scope

Cartini said:

durhamjaide2001 said:

Welcome to the community are you a member of Scope 

Hi,

As a matter of interest, why do you ask most people if they are "members"?

Hi @Cartini

Scope has recently relaunched its membership programme, which is different from the online community.

You can read more about Scope membership and how to become a member for free on our website

Becoming a member of Scope allows to enjoy some benefits, including the special "Scope member" badge in the online community.

Please let me know if you have any questions, I'm always happy to help!

Giovanni

L_Volunteer

Thanks for your help @durhamjaide2001. Really kind of you 

durhamjaide2001

L_Volunteer said:

Thanks for your help @durhamjaide2001. Really kind of you 

Your welcome