Tribunal today!

missypinks · March 31

Hi, I've got my tribunal today after waiting for over a year and I've even contemplated not answering , I can't explain how scared I am , I feel so hot and sick , it's a video call , has anyone got any good tribunal experiences ? What are they like to talk too? Do they snap at you like one of the dwp ladies did tp me once ?

Albus_Scope · March 31

Please don't panic @missypinks it'll all be ok! I've had two so far and they were worlds apart from the assessments. They were caring, patient and actually seemed interested in what I had to say. They even apologised for how the DWP treated me in my original tribunal.

It'll be over before you know it. Will you let us know how you get on please? Good luck!

missypinks · March 31

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1010623#Comment_1010623

Thankyou so much I really hope they listen and I don't freeze , I will definitely let you know thankyou

Albus_Scope · March 31

You'll do great! I found having some important things to mention written down in bullet points really helped me when I started panicking.

missypinks · March 31

I was thinking the same my whole sofa is covered with highlighted paperwork and notes

Bluebell21 · March 31

Good luck @missypinks Please let us know how you get on.

Take care.

missypinks · March 31

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1010639#Comment_1010639

Not sure if I'm posting in the correct place 🤔 as promised an update! It's finally over and I've never been so scared but the panel were absolutely great nothing like I was expecting, they listened to me and allowed me enough time to answer and even told me to take a break when it got too much and too upsetting, I've now got a banging headache and swollen eyes but finally after 19 months and 0 points on everything they have awarded me ! I didn't really take in what the judge said happens now I was too emotionally drained but I suppose I just wait , I cant explain the relief and just shows if you know in your heart you are right they will see that too, thankyou for your kind words and help x

Albus_Scope · March 31

Oh @missypinks I am SO happy for you, congratulations! I won't say "I told you so" 😉😆

Get the kettle on and put your feet up for a bit, you've certainly earned a rest now. 😁
Usually they'll let you know fairly quickly, I got a call, but I know some may get a letter in a day or two. It depends on the tribunal panel.

But anyway, YAAAAAAY!!