WouldBe
Dislicksick
No idea.
How many hours though?
I received the form in the middle of May.and I thought you only got 6 weeks to do it?
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Minnie_the_Minx
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No idea.
I received the form in the middle of May.
IndeedDid you ask for an extension?
WouldBe
Dislicksick
A new kitchen?
Did you ask for an extension?
No mention of asking for an extension or a deadline in the accompanying letter just "send it back asap".
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
A new kitchen?
No mention of asking for an extension or a deadline in the accompanying letter just "send it back asap".
Oh, I'm positive you only have six weeks. Well if it does say six weeks, you could say your illness gives you memory problems and you forgot
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Wonder where I got that from then? I'm positive I was told to return last one by a set date
Maybe it's because it was an ongoing claim that would run out 6 weeks from new arriving?
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Can't watch it at the moment. Can I have a summary please?
Quite funny actually as I've just been going through old PMs related to filling in last DLA form
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Not to worry. I have the B&W email in my inbox
Minnie_the_Minx
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From Benefits and Work
How about being stuck at home recovering from a gruelling illness
TWUNT
How about being stuck at home recovering from a gruelling illness
TWUNT
equationgirl
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Well, the video makes it seem like a jolly day out, although there's no mention of picnics or ginger beer.
I was ok with the video, right up until it showed the 'friend' stabbing the guy in the back in front of the Tribunal panel. If I took someone with me in to a tribunal, and they turned round and said 'I know EG said it's her back, but I really think she's depressed' I would NOT be a happy bunny at all!!! I think it's no coincidence that someone with a back problem is being portrayed as someone who could work really, given that there was something in the press about back problems being a common reason for claiming. Plus, the lack of understanding towards mental health was staggering.
A good idea, poorly executed, in my opinion.
Sometimes, the pain from my back is so acute it takes my breath away, but hey, I'm just depressed, right?
I was ok with the video, right up until it showed the 'friend' stabbing the guy in the back in front of the Tribunal panel. If I took someone with me in to a tribunal, and they turned round and said 'I know EG said it's her back, but I really think she's depressed' I would NOT be a happy bunny at all!!! I think it's no coincidence that someone with a back problem is being portrayed as someone who could work really, given that there was something in the press about back problems being a common reason for claiming. Plus, the lack of understanding towards mental health was staggering.
A good idea, poorly executed, in my opinion.
Sometimes, the pain from my back is so acute it takes my breath away, but hey, I'm just depressed, right?
equationgirl
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Yeah, what a fucktard
Although, clearly ATOS have decided that 'recovering from cancer' = 'lazy feckless workshy malingerer'.
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Well I'm not sure I'd believe you anyway. Having only one kidney means you probably only get half a backache you slacker
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Yeah, what a fucktard
Although, clearly ATOS have decided that 'recovering from cancer' = 'lazy feckless workshy malingerer'.
My friend got breast cancer and was in and out of hospital for a couple of years. Ended up with over 25 operations I think due to infections and reconstructions getting reinfected
equationgirl
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equationgirl
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These people are so arrogant with their pig ignorance, it simply doesn't occur to them that people actually are unable to work with the best will in the world.
I am fortunate in that I can work full time at the moment, despite the pain, and work is broadly supportive of me, however after my serious illness two years ago my health is more fragile than before so I might not be able to work full time for as long as I need/want to.
Fuck knows what I will do if that happens.
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
These people are so arrogant with their pig ignorance, it simply doesn't occur to them that people actually are unable to work with the best will in the world.
I am fortunate in that I can work full time at the moment, despite the pain, and work is broadly supportive of me, however after my serious illness two years ago my health is more fragile than before so I might not be able to work full time for as long as I need/want to.
Fuck knows what I will do if that happens.
Scary thought innit
audiotech
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These people are so arrogant with their pig ignorance,...
They're fully aware. There's a host of lobby groups, advisor's and then there's the whole state machine at their disposal.
equationgirl
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I hope that they get an early karmic payback then - I wouldn't wish illness on anyone but maybe karma will.
I hope so - and karma can be a bitch with sharp teeth.
culder
Active Member
That video is the most patronising twaddle I've seen in a long time - and believe me, I've seen a fair bit of patronising twaddle.
Dear patronising video actress - yes, I would love to fill in the form you're referring to, but after 6 months I still haven't received it. I phoned the Tribunal Service today and was told that they still don't have me in their system. ESA, when I finally got an answer after holding for ages, told me that someone will phone me back by 4.20 today. Not holding my breath.
Chris Grayling, quoted above -
" I make it a matter of policy that ministers do not become involved in individual cases"
They are bloody well responsible for individual cases, fuckwit.
Dear patronising video actress - yes, I would love to fill in the form you're referring to, but after 6 months I still haven't received it. I phoned the Tribunal Service today and was told that they still don't have me in their system. ESA, when I finally got an answer after holding for ages, told me that someone will phone me back by 4.20 today. Not holding my breath.
Chris Grayling, quoted above -
" I make it a matter of policy that ministers do not become involved in individual cases"
They are bloody well responsible for individual cases, fuckwit.
ViolentPanda
Hardly getting over it.
Morally, yes. Practically, yes. In terms of accepting responsibility for operational decisions, malfunctions etc? Not on your life.
Best of luck with that, Culder, here's hoping the decision will be in your favour.
audiotech
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Be very wary when speaking to anyone from the DWP, particularly a decision maker. If you have an appeal in state that the case is too complex to discuss over the telephone.
culder
Active Member
Has anyone put all these ATOS death stories together on 1 website with an "ATOS death toll" counter at the top of the page yet?
That's a very good idea!
Well, everyone, prepare yourselves to be gobsmacked. The guy I spoke to yesterday phoned at precisely 9am today. He had reviewed all my documents, and decided that I am not fit for work. I'll have to go onto what they call WRAG (Work Related Activity Group), but that sounds fair enough, I think.
Until I've got it in writing I still won't feel quite out of the woods yet, and it hasn't really sunk in that this might all be over. But I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. (Of course, my Mum said, "As long as it isn't a train coming in the other direction!")
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