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Maximoo22
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Hi i have received a letter from pip telling me to travel to Birmingham for a medical and i live in Coventry, the thing is that i told them i can't walk more than 20 metres without extreme pain which i get from arthritis which is a symptom of the Crohns Disease which i have. I also have mental health problems where i did say i can't understand directions or signs or timetables and i would get lost. I also told them that i was terrified to leave my home because i can't mix with the public because i think they are talking about me and i get angry at that
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Hi Maximoo
So sorry you are in this position.
Can you get a letter from your GP detailing the problems you have and stating that you are unable to attend an assessment centre. It must be specific that you cannot attend and need a home assessment.
You may also want to involve your local MP
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Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Thanks for advice i got a letter from my gp. I have to phone capita next week to make sure they have it because they know i have sent one
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I hope you get it. please let us know how you get on
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Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Absolutely thank you
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