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Annabelle26
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I had a phone call from a Customer Services Advisor from Capita yesterday regarding my complaint. I told her I would not discuss it over the phone & to put everything in writing. This she agreed to do & I should get a letter soon. I also rang the DWP this morning to make sure my MR had gone to a Decision Maker as when I rang on 21st December it had not even been passed over to the DM. They made their decision on 2nd January & it was a no so next stop is The Tribunal. The person I spoke to had a strange accent & was not very helpful. When I asked about the Tribunal she said everything was in a letter which I would get in about 7-10 days & then just asked me if there was anything more she could do for me. I said no thank you & she said goodbye & rang off. I feel really low at the moment. I have a bad dose of SAD & a virus attack at present & this does not help. I cannot get out as the weather is bad which has upset my new fitness regime as I was at least going for a walk round the block each day. I had found some cheap talks to go to to try and socialise but cannot face spending extra money at present as money is tight & I am getting everything (apart from PIP) I am entitled to.
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Hello @Annabelle26 Sorry for what you are going through. It is a difficult, hard time for you. Please can I say you have done the right thing. All of us complain about these companies who are doing assessments. I do understand you get feelings of have I done it right and a massive load of guilt. You are correct in going through the procedures you have done. I understand from reading you are not well. It is period of the year where it is cold, wet and not very pleasant. I find myself suffer this time of year. I try to be positive and use either this forum to talk which helps . Also find things for yourself which comfort and ease stress . I have for example favourite music, food that eat. Have soothing music on Radio usual Classical. I had a support worker who suggested to me to do this. Call it a comfort book. Could be a favourite book with lines and passages for comfort and for reassurance. I use a bible. Does help. Anything to take your mind off this situation. I know I have been there with benefits and have to try to stop worrying. Then worry turns to anxiety going around in my head. I do not need to tell your this. This is you and seeking the help and advice of others. Please can I add your fitness regime. I know you get stressed and get up tight because you do not have the energy. I had one and when unwell just did stretching moves and most important take time out to do house work just ten minutes at a time when I could. Small steps first. That is exercise is it not. Do not have hoover have vinyl floor and sweep every day. One room at a time. Only pace myself. Make a diary plan days when fit to do small jobs. Remember you are in control you come first. I hope any of this helps. Nice to talk to you. Hope to speak to soon take care best wishesCommunity Champion
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Hi Annabelle
Have you got a copyof the assessment report ?
You will need this to start preparing for appeal
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Thank you theSpiceman for your suggestions. I already do a lot of those things. I already do my housework in small stages as I have to pace myself because of health problems. As a present I bought myself a nice scrapbook to put positive items in like quotes etc & have a few things nearly ready to put in. The idea is when times are bad to look through it to remind myself.
CockneyRebel I have read through the Tribunal procedures & have my health assessments & have made some notes in preparation I am just waiting for the DMs letter before doing the final letter to start the tribunal process. -
thespiceman said:Hello @Annabelle26 Sorry for what you are going through. It is a difficult, hard time for you. Please can I say you have done the right thing. All of us complain about these companies who are doing assessments. I do understand you get feelings of have I done it right and a massive load of guilt. You are correct in going through the procedures you have done. I understand from reading you are not well. It is period of the year where it is cold, wet and not very pleasant. I find myself suffer this time of year. I try to be positive and use either this forum to talk which helps . Also find things for yourself which comfort and ease stress . I have for example favourite music, food that eat. Have soothing music on Radio usual Classical. I had a support worker who suggested to me to do this. Call it a comfort book. Could be a favourite book with lines and passages for comfort and for reassurance. I use a bible. Does help. Anything to take your mind off this situation. I know I have been there with benefits and have to try to stop worrying. Then worry turns to anxiety going around in my head. I do not need to tell your this. This is you and seeking the help and advice of others. Please can I add your fitness regime. I know you get stressed and get up tight because you do not have the energy. I had one and when unwell just did stretching moves and most important take time out to do house work just ten minutes at a time when I could. Small steps first. That is exercise is it not. Do not have hoover have vinyl floor and sweep every day. One room at a time. Only pace myself. Make a diary plan days when fit to do small jobs. Remember you are in control you come first. I hope any of this helps. Nice to talk to you. Hope to speak to soon take care best wishes
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Hello @Annabelle26 Thank you for kind words. Yes I am glad you do some of the things I suggested. I am always here to listen and you have given me some ideas for me. I have a folder with plastic sleeves for to keep my menus and recipes in. Plus things that fill me with hope. Never thought of a scrapbook. I hope everything works out. I know tribunal is the difficult one ahead. I had one myself a long time ago. I am see you are reading up on procedures and the rest. I assume that you will take some one with you. I hope and pray it works in your favour. Nice to talk to you Best wishesCommunity Champion
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