Just had my phone assessment
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BrettW
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Well just had my phone assessment. Took about 50 minutes with a lady called Alice. She was nice and polite and went through a load of questions with me.
I did get the impression that she knew more about my condition than I did because she asked me if the hospital had mentioned anything about an eruption (cant remember the full medical term she used) in relation to my heart. Obviously the NHS tell the DWP more than they tell you lol. I had presumed they had probably requested my medical notes though
She told me at the end that its just a case of waiting now and to contact the DWP in 8 weeks time if I haven't heard anything by then.
Overall it was a fairly painless process regardless of the outcome.
I did get the impression that she knew more about my condition than I did because she asked me if the hospital had mentioned anything about an eruption (cant remember the full medical term she used) in relation to my heart. Obviously the NHS tell the DWP more than they tell you lol. I had presumed they had probably requested my medical notes though
She told me at the end that its just a case of waiting now and to contact the DWP in 8 weeks time if I haven't heard anything by then.
Overall it was a fairly painless process regardless of the outcome.
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I have mine on 28th..a tribunal over the phone...as my original one last yr was set aside as i filed a complaint on how i was treated...very judgementally...i won and set aside...now its next week...im so scared..its going to happen again...that im going to be bullied into saying something i dont want to...
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@BrettW glad you felt it went ok and thanks for sharing with us
You can request a copy of your report approx 7 days after your assessment
It isnt the final decision but will give you indication if the recommendations and the DM in most cases go with the report
Let us know how you get on -
dianejane said:I have mine on 28th..a tribunal over the phone...as my original one last yr was set aside as i filed a complaint on how i was treated...very judgementally...i won and set aside...now its next week...im so scared..its going to happen again...that im going to be bullied into saying something i dont want to...
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janer1967 said:@BrettW glad you felt it went ok and thanks for sharing with us
You can request a copy of your report approx 7 days after your assessment
It isnt the final decision but will give you indication if the recommendations and the DM in most cases go with the report
Let us know how you get on -
HI,Glad everything went ok. The number to ring for the report is 0800 121 4433. Decision's can take 2-8 weeks, sometimes longer.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
poppy123456 said:HI,Glad everything went ok. The number to ring for the report is 0800 121 4433. Decision's can take 2-8 weeks, sometimes longer.
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No worries. Good luck. Do let us know the outcome, if possible please.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
I will do just glad its over now - didn't sleep for most of the night stressing over it. Good news is my partner is cooking me a nice birthday dinner tonight and I'm gonna be naughty and have a dessert with cream even though its not particularly good for me
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Happy birthday and enjoy your meal
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