hi guys Thank you so much for that, I hope things go well for you RAe, keep us all informed will you. let you all know how the WFI goes. best wishes

hi guys sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you, my eyes has been really sore during the past few days. Hey, guess what, I PASSED MY MEDICAL!!!!!!!!!!! I have been allocated to the work group and I have my first work focused interview on Wednesday, what are these like, are the okay? I got a phone call from a very nice lady to tell me that they are very informal, but I must go or I lose money, no fear, I am going. The doctor I had at my medical was very, very nice, she understood immediately that I had very poor sight, I did not go alone though, which made it easier. If any of you are feeling down about the medical, please take from me, there are nice doctors out there who know what they are doing, just be honest and go in there, my best advice is this, don't give any mor information than you need to, I gave simple yes no ansers and someone else in the forum told me that when they are typing or writing, typing in my case don't speak, I took that advice and it worked. and one or thing, don't go by yourself, taking someone with you really helps. Look guys, maybe I am sorted now and I have got my claim through, but I am mindful of the fact that others are struggling and may need help so this thread will remain open and if anyone wants to ask me anything or get advice I am always going to be here. I ama christian and I want everyone else to get their medicals passed as well. I have been there like many others, so you all know where I am if you need help or advice, no matter what the question I will try to answer it. Take care and hope this gives some encouragement.:):):):)

Hi Guys I Got my confirmation letter in today regarding my medical appointment. Wait till you read this. I told them I am unable to travel on public transport and what do they send me a table detailing how to get to Ayr by Bus and Train. I know from you wonderful people that this is purely to catch me out and try to tell me my mobility is fine if I stick to this plan, I also have to take all of my medication to the medical my eye drops and my insulin, identification, my birth certificate, oh God I am beginning to feel quite giddy but it is only two weeks away I wish it was over. Upsetnanny.

Hi Guys Here it is, the link the all important atos esa medical handbook. Happy reading. http://www.disabilityalliance.org/esahandbook.pdf Cheers For Now Upsetnanny

Hi Guys Thank You So Much Everybody for your kind words and thoughts, they really are a great comfort to me. My gran is coming with me, so I won't be going alone. I bet they don't even check with my Eye Surgeon at the hospital, he would be able to fill them in on everything, but as you all say they look at you on the day and I am rehearsing my answers as much as I can. Do you guys know that the atos health care handbook is on the web, I will try and get a link to you as soon as I can for you to check it out, it is all there but they don't really stick to it do they? Where for example has anyone found these people to be friendly and put you at ease. Take Care and hopefully be back soon with that link. Bye for now Upsetnanny. ps please keep advice and thoughts coming, and don't worry I will be keeping you all well informed.

Hi I hope my Dr is as nice as yours was, it would be a wonderful example of how atos should operate.

Hi Guys My ESA Medical will be on Tuesday 20 July at 1350 hrs. Please think about me. I will give you all a detailed account when I get back as to what happens so please keep posted.

Oh my God, you actually mean these guys do assessments at the weekend, still it is better to get it over with. I am glad to see that some people are getting there quickly and getting what they deserve, i e the fifteen points to get the financial help and support needed. I hope I get a letter to tell me I have got enough points. Still, I am a bit calmer now I have found this forum because any anxieties I have I can come here and I promise I will keep you updated, from now until things are resolved and beyond.

hi thank you so much, I have started a new thread called My ESA Medical, and I am glad I have found people that I can share my anxieties and news with and also my worries. Thanks again.

Hi Guys. Thank God I have found people who are in the same boat as me, I am really, really worried, I am actually beginning to get quite upset. Is it true these people from atos are quite rude and abnoxious? You see I have poor eyesight approximately 20/150. I have explained in my questionnaire everything like I need help outside, cooking, cleaning and that I have difficulty reading, so imagine the screen size as I type and read replies. What do people need to do to get what they are entitled to, we are all genuine cases and yet we are all put through this, why is the world such a cruel place. Can anyone enlighten me about the medical, what happens, has anybody just sent back their questionnaire and not had to go for a medical, and also how long did you wait for results. Sorry but I really need help. I originally was on JSA but was told to come off it because I could not do the 30 hour a week program because of my sight and was told to apply for ESA. I am currently on basic rate, so please guys help. It would be very much appreciated.

I am really worried. I have a severe visual impairment and I have been asked to attend an esa medical. I am scared what they will do, what questions they will ask me. My vision is approxomatly 20/150 and there are so many things I am unable to do by myself, for example, I can't cook a meal for myself, go out by myself I can't even make a cup of coffee by myself and I have been asked to attend a medical, what other evidance do they need. Cor, I am asking for help to get employment, I am hoping to be put into the work group, what a blooming farce to go through all this to get the help and support you really need. I am a born again christian as well, so no way would I lie about my own disability. Don't They know when someone is genuuine.