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Laura69
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Just after a bit of advice, I applied for ESA and it took 2 years for them to send a f2f appointment, I scored 0 points for everything and the notes were full of lies, I sent off a MR and still 0 points so sent off appeal, at the tribunal the judge awarded me 15 points for mobility alone and said he would have given me more had there been a need to, when my letter of confirmation came the next day it said the judge had awarded me ESA with 15 points with the care component, the DWP were sent the exact same letter, I rang the job centre to ask what 'with the care component ' meant and they said it meant that I was awarded the support group, the letter also said that the judge did not recommend a review time limit, after stopped payments and many phone calls I was put in the working group! I would be a serious health hazard in any workplace and my doctor refused to write me a 'fit note' to say what I was able to do, I have written a detailed letter to the DWP about being put in the wrong group but have had no reply, sorry for such a long letter!
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Hia, same happened to me, get in touch with you're MP, also I would wrote to the judge and explain what the DWP have and havnt done......my heart goes out to you and I wish you all the best xxxxxx
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It's hard I've been sanctioned for missing a medical tho I moved to Peterborough & that was in Glasgow I struggle to get by on a daily basis thank you for support
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My esa has been stopped last week they awarded me 6 points and they said I am fit for work I have depression really bad fibromalgia serve which when I have a flare up it can last for days with not being able to move with pain and an be bedridden. No employee would accept me being off for days. Also I have a disc in my back which is squashing two together and golfer's elbow which is very painful after a while. The asser said I could do stuff but these things she never even asked me
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It's ridiculous hope you have appeal it & I'm pretty much bedridden with pain a day out takes me days to recover , I have been sanctioned since 6th September 16 it's a draining process wish you all the best with yours
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Same to you. Carolyn they don't have to live life like this. Don't know what to do appeal or not so fed up with all this
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I would appeal if I was you surely your doctor should provide evidence for your claim
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Probably got to make appointment has she wants to see me about bloods she took for the cancer gene
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Oh hope all goes well for you hun
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Me to thanks hope you feel better soon has well
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