Any advice for my situation

[Jodie87]

Have my tribunal in the morning but have no rep or evidence other than a referral from drs to psychiatrist As dr wouldnt write me a letter im scared they will think im lying as atos did any advice welcome thanks

[hamble99b]

I hope it goes well . Your dr clearly doesn't understand either your condition or how important his support is. Do you see any other health proffessionals? Maybe they could fax somehing through? don't play down your symptoms; take your time to think; and, if they turn you down, appeal. contact the cab and see if there are any free Advocacy advisors in your area.

regards,

sandra

[Jodie87]

No as i dont go out i stay indoors for weeks on end and cant move alot of the time as i have several problems my old dr was great she helped me alot but moved last year and gained one of the worst ones possible she happy to give me sick notes but no letter and thank you

[LindseyMid]

Is this for DLA? Do you have the Benefits&Work guide on appealing and tribunals? If not, if you can email me at [e-mail] I'll send it over now

[Jodie87 in reply to LindseyMid]

No i dont and its esa my appeal has now gone to tribunal and have to be there in the morning x

[LindseyMid in reply to Jodie87]

I've just checked and there's a guide on ESA appeals and hearings too. I can send it over now if you email [e-mail].

Best of luck for tomorrow!

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Good luck ours is weds next week x

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Good luck ours is weds next week x

[Jodie87]

Thank you and hope yours goes well x

[Jodie87]

Thanks linsey will do it shortly much appreciated x

[julieevh]

Good luck Jodie

Julie xx

[Jodie87]

Thanks had it today and passed it so my benefit stands now cant believe how nice and understanding they were x

[electricjaws]

hi jodie,so glad you passed,i have mine aug ,wish it would hurry up and come now,fell out with g.p last year ,go to a different one same practice,old g.p wouldn't back me, just was nasty and condecending and more or less said fibro doesn't exist(i do also have pelvic pain,and spondylosis and myo-fascial pain and a few more as well!! i am so glad that they were nice and understanding, years ago when it was incapacity benefit, i ended up appealing (i live in york) and after months of making myself ill, and totally exhausted with the stress i went with my partner for the appeal,there was a doctor and a solicitor there i was asked two straightforward questions ,then the doc said that was it (i thought she meant for that question) but she said no that is it!!!i was in the waiting room longer than in the appeal room,10 mins later i was re awarded incapacity benefit and it was backdated!! i hope it goes ok this time ,but i am not going to get screwed up about it ,it has to happen and and as far as i am concerned i have nothing to hide,i have alot of specialists letters that they have but i don't think the dwp really read them all,so fingers crossed for me,at least now you can relax a little,treat yourself to something nice,even if it is 3 magnum ice creams!!you deserve it!!

[Betty67]

Glad you had a good experience. I have had two assessments and both were very positive and helpful but still found the experience stressful, and worry about not being believed.

Jac