Hi, my name is MickH! I won my tribunal for pip

It is a relief, but living alone it has been a long haul, and seemingly not over yet !

Ollyoyster said:

Big congratulations to you!! Im waitingbon my date, still, ,, was it ok, did you find it relaxed or was it very formal? Im starting to panic 😳

It wasn't that bad to be honest, I was prepared, having just over a year to wait, I had reams of paper with points I thought needed addressing, however, they seemed to disregard the assessment and asked me how certain aspects were affecting me on a daily basis. A Judge, a Doctor & a 'disability expert.' The so called expert was the worst as he said the ability to prepare food whilst making several trips to the kitchen and sitting on the sofa and using the coffee table was classed as the 'use of an aid, or aids.' So I challenged him that using the sink to get out of the bath was also an aid, which he agreed with. Until I pointed out the obvious dangers of pulling it off the wall, it breaking and causing me injury, added to the fact the manufacturer does not guarantee it as a handrail for a 15 stone man to get out of the bath wringing wet, as that is not it's purpose! I knew it was my last throw of the dice, but the Doctor & Judge seemed very understanding, no representative from the DWP though. I advise anyone to submit evidence, even if it is friends stating what you are going through, everything & anything.