I'll health retirement

[Caramia1964]

I'll health retirement

Update .... I was turned down for same last July, after I had been dismissed from my job as a community mental health nurse of 37 years. I was told they needed more evidence and what they wanted so I was referred to physio, ot, clinical psychologist, neuropsychology etc and provided this evidence a couple of months ago. It took me 5 months to get the evidence they requested. In the interim I have applied for ESA , which I now have been placed in support group for. I have also applied for pip , and had my f2f about 3 weeks ago so am waiting for results. I also successfully applied for a blue badge. The SPPA response now is that they want a sleep apnoea test done as they feel it may account for my extreme fatigue and cognitive problems. This is despite the neuropsychologist stating I have had an acute brain injury following my brain tumour surgery 2 years ago. This and my lupus account for all the symptoms and problems functioning . I now await the results of the sleep study I had 3 weeks ago, then have to submit it to SPPA before they will decide on I'll health retirement pension. I just feel they are delaying paying me my pension by whatever means they can dream up. It is so disheartening. I am so fortunate and grateful though for the support I have had from Hp, and all the various specialists I have been seen by. It's been a long stressful road thus far , at a time when I am unwell ! I am also waiting to see a foot specialist for foot pain. I should also had my evidence provided meant I did not have a f2f for my ESA which I was grateful for! . Thought my story thus far may be useful to others in same situation ! Love and hugs to all x

[UrsaP]

Dreadful what you are being put through, Immoral and inhumane. What is this world coming to. Wishing you strength to keep fighting and all the very best. You will get there.

[Caramia1964 in reply to UrsaP]

Thank you so much x

[CecilyParsley]

How utterly disgraceful that you are being made to jump through hoops to prove you are sick enough when you have worked so hard for 37 years. I just wanted to say that I am so very sorry for all that you are going through and I hope that it is sorted for you soon. Good luck Caramia xx

[Caramia1964 in reply to CecilyParsley]

Thank you so much x

[Caramia1964]

Oh I will lol, many thanks. X