Benefits process is pushing me over the edge

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23talltrees23
23talltrees23 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Connected
edited October 2018 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
I have Fibromyalgia & am struggling as my husband has been of work since june with a Terminal Illness & now although i get pip myself we are now on a joint claim, & I have had to apply for UC & ESA. Now they have sent an appt for a Medical. I've  requested a Home Visit as I cant leave my hubby...& even sent a Drs letter to explain im not at all well, plus extra stress & upset with my hubby, loss of my mum in a RTA & my dad died in my arms 4yrs ago from MS....
All this extra stress with another medical are pushing me over the edge...im worried about myself, let alone my Dr & Counsellor, & my future. No Siblings, No Children or Family Living close...
Are they still allowed to treat me like this?????

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Hi,

    I'm sorry to hear all of this. Most people have to have a face 2 face assessment, whether it's for PIP, ESA or UC if they're claiming Limited capability for work. It's rare to have a paper based assessment.

    Have they refused you a home assessment? Do you attend other appointments like GP ect? If you do then they can say that if you can go to those then you can attend the face 2 face assessment. Do you have a friend that can stay with your husband while you go to the assessment?
  • debbiedo49
    debbiedo49 Online Community Member Posts: 2,890 Championing
    Do you have any help from cab or welfare rights or social work? 
  • Saracen
    Saracen Online Community Member Posts: 66 Empowering
    Hi 23talltrees23
    Which part of the uk do u live in, If it takes away some of your stress as I can see you are under so much I would willingly research what help is available in your area and post it here, but only if it will help you and not stress u out anymore.
    Yours sincerely
    Saracen
  • 23talltrees23
    23talltrees23 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Connected
    Help how do i answer the people?? Which button do i use....
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    23talltrees23 said:
    Help how do i answer the people?? Which button do i use....
    Im not sure what you mean, as you've replied here on this thread.
  • 23talltrees23
    23talltrees23 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Connected
    Lol i meant to the above saracen..or do I answer here and all the threads see it???
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    If you want to reply on this thread then yes, like you're doing now but it will only be shown on this thread.
  • sarah50
    sarah50 Online Community Member Posts: 119 Empowering
    Or you can put an @ symbol before the name of the actual poster that you wish to reply to @23talltrees23
  • 23talltrees23
    23talltrees23 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Connected
    Well now Mcmillian CAB lady is stepping in to fast track.my home visit health assessment!!! Only been going on since June! My Fibro is terrible & my antidepressants have been increased.. still finding it all stressfull...
  • debbiedo49
    debbiedo49 Online Community Member Posts: 2,890 Championing
    You can also message privately by using the symbol for messages and typing in the name 

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