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Finally after 8months DLA to PIP

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I finally got the dreaded brown envelope from the DWP, After 8 months, although my O.T wrote a damning report. I had to site the case of the poor chap in Nottingham Erol who died wieghing 4.5 stones after the DWP stopped his benefits.. I have become 5 stones in the worry from 14 stone in 8 months and having to be in hosital for 2 months in hospital. But having got my family to consult legal action the DWP have given me the highest rates for care and mobility. Fybo was not the only condition I had. I have a multiple plethoria of issues but the DWP should not put any one through this. If you are in the DLA to PIP conversion I wisgh you the best i

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So was you on DLA yet struggled to get onto pip?

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Yep! It did not help that none of my conusltants were permanent and transient Locums and couldnt be bothered to help!

It's disgusting how people are made to feel. If they were to stand in our shoes for a day or one if their friends or relatives had this, they wouldn't have to suffer like us. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

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