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Greebo said:
(((WouldBe))) You will, of course, appeal. A one off instance is no proof that you'd be able to do that repeatedly, reliably, or safely, let alone without pain.
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Yes I will be definitely appealing after the mandatory reconsideration the cheeky fucks. Claimed I had no problems with my memory despite them having a copy of the DWP's work psychologists report that states the opposite and that was after at least 3 hours of assessment not a few minutes. They also claim I have no memory problems as I was able to recall dates problems were diagnosed. Since when has '94 - 95'ish being an accurate date recall?

Apparently I can manage my medication unaided yet the health assessor actually gave me some advice on how to make sure I took my meds properly.
Bouncing off walls shows no problems with balance.
Letting companies set up direct debits to pay your bills shows you are able to manage your finances.

I think I will include a line to the effect that "If you want to play these shitty games then so will I and will NOT be taking any immodium before any further assessments."

Now I need to transcribe the tape recording of the assessment. :mad:

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
 
Just gathering some info to send with the reconsideration and looked on google maps at the assessment center. According to ATOS I was observed walking 55M from the waiting room to the assessment room, which was virtually a straight line apart from a short dog leg. Google maps say the building is 19.4M wide.

I notice ATOS didn't put on my report I can walk through walls :eek: :facepalm:
 
Surely not... :eek:

THE DWP TAKES A RATHER SINISTER STANCE ON DISABLED AND NON DISABLED CLAIMANTS. PROVISION OF RESEARCH LAB FACILITIES FOR DWP.


Being a disabled claimant is hard enough, the whole rigmarole of trying to ensure that you get money to live on, money that you deserve is unbelievably hard. Not happy with the methods that they already use to stigmatise ill and disabled claimants they have decided to go one step further.

At first I read this and couldn’t quite believe it. In essence they have recruited an agency to take part, alongside the DWP in what can only be seen as interrogation tactics, or methods used in police stations when interviewing possible criminals.

A claimant will be told to attend an office for an interview, as we know these interviews aren’t voluntary. If you don’t attend then it gives them the option of punishing you, usually by stopping your only source of income.

From what I have read a claimant will be asked to enter a room which consists of walls where mirrored glass or the like are being used. The interview will then be watched from behind the mirrored glass in the adjacent room. It says that claimants are supposed to be informed of this happening, but do they? The DWP have been less than forgoing with their honesty and cannot be relied on for telling the truth.

Here is the link to the advertisement for the tender for the position.

To add insult to injury the winning tender has been awarded £60,000 for undertaking this work. Seems like there’s a never ending money pit to fund the ill treatment of claimants, both disabled and non disabled and their carers.
Contracts Finder

This is particularly disturbing. Why would they want observe claimants in this way? Claimants who are acting lawfully and whom are the most vulnerable in society?

I can only sumise that this will be used to both further intimidate and also to take notes both on body language and physical communication in such a way that can be used against them. Why hide behind a mirrored screen? Why drag claimants and their carers in for these interviews if it isn’t to try and put them off from claiming the money that they need to survive?

The DWP takes a rather sinister stance on disabled and non disabled claimants. Provision of Research Lab Facilities for DWP.
 
Celyn said:
I hope you're wrong (in the nicest possible way). :)
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I hope so too. But not holding my breath. My problems are mental health. Not physical. She had me standing there copying her movements. Hands up, hands above my head, hands in a clapping position etc. Probably to see how I could understand commands? Not feeling good about this at all. :(
 
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Well, to be honest, I feared you were spot on about "too nice. Not hopeful", but I thought I'd experiment with saying something cheerful. :D

It sounds as though they pretty much ignored mental health and concentrated on physical stuff. And that sounds exactly how it went with me. It left me sort of thinking "Hell, I never said I had trouble moving hands, etc, so why concentrate on it?" I wonder whether it might be deliberate, in that it takes up time, fills up the appointment while really not addressing the actual reasons for claiming ESA.

So, I'm inclined to share your pessimism here, but I do want to be wrong. :)
 
Celyn said:
I wonder whether it might be deliberate, in that it takes up time, fills up the appointment while really not addressing the actual reasons for claiming ESA.

:)
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You could be right. Mine lasted 40 mins. But it seemed like 4hrs. She did seem nice. I got really upset at one point and she went to get me a cup of water. Kept telling me how well I was doing, blah blah blah. But don't trust anyone that's that nice. Just have to wait now. But I think I know what way it's heading.
 
Hope it went well.


Just putting the finishing touches to my mandatory reconsideration letter. I'm strongly thinking about including the following para
As I have been previously awarded DLA at enhanced rate mobility and middle rate care on several occasions, to now be awarded no points at all for any category especially for someone as vulnerable as me with depression and severe memory problems is bordering on being malicious. Consequently my depression is now probably worse than it’s ever been. I am no longer in the ‘sometimes thinking about suicide’ stage I’m back in the planning stage. So congratulations you’ve almost won. If this is the DWP’s objective then there is a railway, a tree lined canal and a bridge over a busy bypass close to me, If you’d like to let me know how you’d like me to go, I’ll see if I can oblige.
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:eek: :D

What does urban think?
 
WouldBe said:
Hope it went well.


Just putting the finishing touches to my mandatory reconsideration letter. I'm strongly thinking about including the following para
:eek: :D

What does urban think?
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I would end the paragraph after 'back to the planning stage '.i'd be tempted to throw in 'constant suicidal ideation' too. Have you spoken to your GP about your suicidal thoughts?

I'm sorry things are worse for you right now :(
 
equationgirl said:
I would end the paragraph after 'back to the planning stage '.
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Yes I ended the letter at that point. It's now in the post.

I was going to ask the DWP if they were playing suicide bingo or running a sweepstake. :eek:

Have you spoken to your GP about your suicidal thoughts?

I'm sorry things are worse for you right now :(
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Thanks for your concern. I've not spoken to GP about it. Rest assured I will if things get too bad. With my CFS I've not got the energy to think too much about it and memory loss means I'll forget about it soon enough anyway. :)

There's no way I'm letting the bastards off that easily anyway. :mad:
 
WouldBe said:
Yes I ended the letter at that point. It's now in the post.

I was going to ask the DWP if they were playing suicide bingo or running a sweepstake. :eek:


Thanks for your concern. I've not spoken to GP about it. Rest assured I will if things get too bad. With my CFS I've not got the energy to think too much about it and memory loss means I'll forget about it soon enough anyway. :)

There's no way I'm letting the bastards off that easily anyway. :mad:
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You always have us WouldBe :)

I'm reassured slightly by your post, if you need to chat feel free to pm me.
 
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