My mandatory was refused

Hi guys I was refused the dla from the mandatory just wounded wot I have to now. Thankyou xx

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to do now I meant sorry I'm not with it today

[rosewine]

Hi Mollymay I can understand why you are not with it as it is such a disappointment when you get turned down. Your next step is to appeal to a Tribunal. If you go on the Gov.uk site and type in the search box Appeal to the Social Security Child Support Tribunal it tells you all about the process. I had to go twice with my OH when he had to appeal against their decision not to give him ESA.

I don't know whether you have access to the Citizens Advice Bureau or any Welfare Officer or if you are a tenant in social housing there are sometimes people who can help fill in the forms. You need to put down clearly why you disagree with the decision. if you haven't already got it you must ask for a copy of the assessment and then really look at it rationally. see where there are discrpencies in what they said you said and what you did and also make sure all meds etc are listed correctly. The nurse who Aassessed my husband concentrated on the physical side when it was a mental health issue so we had her straight away. She also put down the wrong medication and dosage even though she had a green repeat prescription form in her possession, these are the things the tribunals absolutely hate to see and they start to come on your side.

Come back to us if you need help with things and we will all try our best. Just spend the weekend relaxing and recovering from your disappointment and come to it fresh on Monday. take care, big hugs.x

[Shadows-walker in reply to rosewine]

I have just gone to court this week took a diabled advocate with me should get the letter tomorrow or Monday ,it's not easy to appeal but you have to fight this read somewhere that ATOS is only passing 37% of applications ,it's not right but what can we do !!!!

Good luck x

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Thankyou I got rushed to hospital Wednesday with chronic migraine and sickness thought I was having a stoke coz the migraine was on top my head and the sickness was really bad. I'm seeing my doctor Tuesday they took loads of test even done a lumber puncher I was really scared but I will fight this it isn't fair thankyou for replying xx

[Shadows-walker]

No it not fair I agree ,I have just gone through a first tear tribrunal and been refused,but points are 5 and 4 , so I am going to see on Monday.

[Hidden]

Hello Molly,

Rose wine has hit the nail on the head with what you need to do next. There is a time limit on requiring an Appeal, so make sure that this does not expire. Here is a link to a website that may be of help to you.

disabilityrightsuk.org/appe...

On another note, take some time for yourself. It is normal and understandable to feel what you are feeling after having the Mandatory Reconsideration turned down.

When you have a moment, just have a think as objectively as you can and ask yourself a couple of questions regarding your claim.

1. What do I want to achieve?

2. How reasonable are my expectations?

If you are clear on your goals and your expectations then make the decision one way or another. Stick with that decision if you can. It will make life a lot easier.

The process will take a lot out of you both physically and mentally.

However, if you are clear in your goals, reasonable in your expectations and understand what it is going to take then go for it!

I wish you the best of luck and hope that my post has been of use to you.

Best regards,

Dave

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Thankyou so much Dave I still really don't feel to well from what happened in the week but I will stay strong for this I'm scared on the inside tho. I am making a appointment with the law centre tomorrow I'm going to ask cab to hand me over to them they said they will help me but I need handing ovet so that's good. Thanks again. Alison xx

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Good luck, Alison and look after yourself.

Best wishes,

Dave

[TheAuthor]

I am so genuinely sorry to read that and I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken