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tribunal so worried now its getting closer

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got my tribunal on the 20th can some tell me if the DLA work benefits help sheets are the same ESA from the benefits and work site xxxxxxxxx

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If you email Emma at

Info@fibroaction.org with the heading benefits she can email you all the updated forms for free..

Hope that helps

VG x

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hi thanks yes i did but i don't know if i was clear about it because she sent me DLA sheets I don't claim that only ESA so not sure about it if i have the right ones.xxx

I will leave her a message in volunteer chat and see if I have it wrong

Thanks chicme

VG x

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that's great thanks XX

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me again can i also ask i put on the tribunal papers that my son will be attending with me but my other son also whats to come as well can he just turn up with me or should i let them know ? and do they come in the room with me or do i go in on my own at first ?sorry i know i have left to the last minute but i have been in an out of hospital with bowel blockages an adhesion pain horrible it is cant Concentrate at all with the pain xx

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As far as I know tribunals are actually public so anyone can go in. You can have 2 types of people with you, a witness (who can speak up for you when invited) or just an observer - for moral support. I do hope it goes well, I am still waiting for a date for mine. If taking a witness I believe that you DO have to inform the tribunal beforehand, but someone who is just there for moral support can, to the best of knowledge go with you without being named on the court papers. x

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thats great thanks love sooooooooo worried now its getting closer .good luck with yours ive had mine 2 month its not fair all this xx

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I went to a tribunal last July - my partner came in with me - they were very good - do not rush you - and because I was having great difficulty on the day - they asked my patner to come back in for the decission on my behalf. Thankfully they found in my favour - hope all goes well for you. (My partner did answer some questions on my behalf and they were happy to listen to what he had to say - so I would say it does help to have someone with you who knows how difficult things are for you) Good luck.

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Thanks you so much.x

Hi chicme if you email

Info@fibroaction.org and ask for ESA appeal guides and state when your appeal started then Emma can send you out the right set ... There are now three different lots ....

Hope that helps

VG x

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Aww thank u will do .computers really slow at mo.x

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cjw064

The rule of thumb is the 6 P's Planning and preparation Prevents P**s Poor Performance :) Try to gather as much supporting evidence as possible i.e. How your disability affects you, arguments to the DWP's refusal etc and put it into some form of submission. Remember through! If you are going to put a submission into the Tribunals Service it must be with them 7 DAYS before the hearing...

Good luck with the appeal and please keep us advised.

Liam Carter

Senior Case Manager

My Benefit Claim

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thank you

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