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Hi everyone,I am new to the forum.I was diagnosed with severe COPD 7 yrs ago but had to appeal due to failing health . I did everything I could to stop the progression.Last year was diagnosed with Heart Disease.Now have to prove once again that these illnesses do effect me .Anyone with any illnesses I have will understand that we are not looking for an easy life on benefits as I'm sure I speak for many when I say We would rather have our health back rather than having to jump through hoops......

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Hello Passionflower, yes agree with you we have a few members here who have jumped through the hoops and others who have given up on the process. One area where lurid Daily Mail headlines have led to a far harsher set of rules than was intended, I feel your angst here

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Passionflower62 in reply to skid112

Thankyou for your kind reply,Sometimes you feel that you are treading water but its nice that some people care as this government doesn't......

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