ESA

[Pat-rick1]

Why do I feel like a criminal because this whole experience is slowly wearing me out , I had the esa meeting yesterday and felt it went ok. She needs a few more things off me bank statements and pay slips etc. She was asking me questions about this and that I felt so uncomfortable , I no she was doing her job and she has to get things in order . I just feel it’s never ending and still I have no idea what’s happening to be honest.

Why on Earth is there not someone to help with this s**t, someone to take control and make it easier for people like me .

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[sealiphone]

I'm loath to say too much as it's unclear what's happening, however I'm thinking this may be a relatively straightforward issue.

A CAB can probably clarify and help. if that's not possible the Headway help line may have the knowledge to guide you.

[Pat-rick1]

The whole experience is degrading and embarrassing and doing this with my

“attitude” I’m taking too these people and I have to do everything in my power to stay clam and not fxxx up . I emailed cab, it’s just the not knowing is killing me

[paxo05]

Have to agrre Patrick about feeling degraded.

Had an ESA assessment not long ago and they said I was unfit for work .

Wad made to feel a fraud whilst undargoing it.

Then at the end of the year was my pips assessment. Same again maDe to feel I had to really over justify my case.

Well now it'seems ESA time again and I am due to go for a medical....Again.

My condition is stable but will never improve yet here we go again having to explain to people that seem unaware bi exists.

On my low days I find it hard to see a point in carrying on constantly justifying myself.

Pax

[Cj-195]

Yes I agree. I've been to the mental nurse because of all theses problem. Another care agents who have cut with money. I feel like a hamster run on a wheel 😡.

[Asherb]

Hi luv where are you based? Have you contacted Headway helpline, or do you have a centre near by as they should be able to help you. Also, im writing an article for Artefact magazine about brain injury and benefits, if you are interested in having your say... big focus on assessments and how they make a person feel like they are doing something wrong xx Asher

[Pat-rick1 in reply to Asherb]

I have contacted headway East London. They are supposed to be helping me I’m on there waiting list, I was told only this week they should be on my case in a few weeks . They are helping me with PIP.