yes I have had my medical with ATOS and they decided I was entitled the ESA main phase work activity and that I couldn't walk more than 100 metres but I would have to walk at least 1 1/2 miles on a round trip to get to the job centre using public transport. They will not meet the costs of a door-to-door taxi and I need someone with me to assist me with walking, standing, sitting etc

Hi, i recentley attended a medical by the DWP regarding my claim for ESA. The result was that they have agreed my claim for ESA but I must attend the Job Centre fortnightly to show that I am doing everything I can to overcome my illness. I still don't have a diagnosis and am currently attending hospital appt's on a regular basis and undergoing test, this has been going on since november 2008. My symptoms are same as ME/MS but everything else has to be ruled out before I can have a firm diagnosis. My husband is having to take time off of work to take me to sign on for the first time this afternoon. This is putting me under a great deal of pressure because I don't know how I'm going to attend further appts. My husband can't keep taking the time off work to take me. The job Centre is about a mile away from any public transport and the Job Centre won't pay for a door-to-door taxi. I am currently appeal a claim for mobility and can't afford a taxi or a carer to teke me there. The Job Centre have agreed to see me on the Ground floor but this really doesn't help me with further visits. The visit this afternoon will put me in great discomfort and make me bed ridden for the next few days. Please Help ASAP so I can go to my interview this afternoon armed with good advice.