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  1. Lilly_Monroe
    If there were jobs to be had I would say OK then some pressure is acceptable (not sanctions) but just making sure people are looking and applying for work. The fact that there are NO jobs makes the whole process almost criminal and cruel beyond belief. I do not know how anyone can sit behind their desk and apply these sanctions and harassment when they know the true state of play. Most job seekers already feel depressed with low self esteem, what good making them jump through hoops adding further misery and pressure for something that is not out there. Could you face work knowing that today, tomorrow, next week you have got to stop someones money, the only pittance they have to survive on, simply because they did not meet ALL the exact requirements. How come it does not work the other way (extra money) for those that go the extra mile!
  2. Lilly_Monroe
    It was covered on BBC 2 Jeremy Vine followed with a phone in this lunch time. It made for sad listening, not just this poor mans death but the plight of other young people some who have never worked since leaving either collage or Uni. Lots of people sending in over 200 job application some getting as little as 10% back in replies, one lad had one interview from those stats. Moans about the JC and not helping people (which was not really picked up on in any great detail).
  3. Lilly_Monroe
    No it did not sound self pitying to me - just the truth!
  4. Lilly_Monroe
    I had to cancel an appointment today as I just cannot afford the money to get there. I hardly go out because of illness, but when essentials have to be cancelled its bad news. Transport costs have risen way beyond any silly rise they gave us (£1.05) or something like that. Sympathize about your counseling sessions, had to cut back on mine for the same reason.
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    No I did not have a medical the report was based on my medical from Feb 2013 (I am convinced the ESA form I filled in was not even read) just rubber stamped to leave me in the same group. I am seeing my GP on Tuesday, he is not keen to write a letter but I want to show him the report and ask his views. Then I shall write my letter as to why I refute the decision to be left in WRAG (if they uphold the decision so be it) I will try my luck at a tribunal. Was I annoyed at them stopping automatic reassessments, I do not recall, I was worried when I did not hear about being called for a medical, I was worried they had not received my form (but then I am always worried).
  6. Lilly_Monroe
    Many people who have not been put into the support group though have fought and won their case afterwards - there often seems to be no rhyme or reason with a lot of the decisions. Hope you get what you want, but if not do not give up.
  7. Lilly_Monroe
    When you have MH problems they seem to see you being allocated a CPN or similar as proof you are really mentally ill (which is daft)! Not sure why either, as they never seem to contact them for further evidence.
  8. Lilly_Monroe
    Miracles do happen, so pray for one.
  9. Lilly_Monroe
    I understand Antone, and no matter how good or qualified the person overseeing your forms, or assessing you at the medical they cannot make a accurate diagnosis/prognosis based on such a brief period of time along with scant information - the system was designed to fail the people it should be helping the most. I am left feeling ashamed of being ill, and having to justify myself to people who know nothing about me outside some words on a form. Now if I was pregnant
  10. Lilly_Monroe
    That is dreadful and I am so sorry that anyone has to go through all of this trying to prove how ill they are. I applied for DLA last year, when to appeal and lost that. They had taken most of their evidence from the ATOS doctors report who had placed me in the WRAG group. They read out a statement I had supposedly made in which I said 'my niece does my online shopping for me'! I never made any such comment or reference to my niece as I have had no contact with her for over 20 years she lives 200 miles away, and my niece, is not someone I ever talk about... so where the heck did the GP get that from. I think that helped me fail the appeal, because as much as I refuted saying that, who were they going to believe (I was deemed a liar)! I believe the GP had that conversation with someone, just not me. I have gotten to the stage where I question myself as to how ill I am - they sow the seeds of doubt, which is not hard when a person suffers from MH issues, self doubt is always ever present. The only thing keeping me going is knowing that if I did get placed on a course, or whatever there is no way I could see it through, and then my money would be stopped/sanctioned. It is like living under a black cloud, waiting for the axe to fall.
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    But how do they know that Antone, they have not seen me for over a year, that is a huge assumption to make based on anyone's medical evidence, not just mine. The truth is, I do not know if I would ever take my own life, I suspect very few people do, until they do it. The evidence sort of shows it is not the people who go around shouting, they are going to kill themselves, more the very opposite. I am not saying anyone should be placed in the support group because of 'maybe's far from it, but I think it is over stepping their boundaries on a none medical assessment to write that, especially from a none qualified person. I also found it interesting when I rang the DWP to ask for my medical report, along with the mandatory reconsideration. The DWP person was very nice, almost apologetic to me, saying they base their findings on the ATOS report, and yet at the bottom of the ATOS medical report they say they work within DWP guidelines.
  12. Lilly_Monroe
    What is regulation 35 (is that about being pregnant)
  13. Lilly_Monroe
    I did, I also sent in evidence of the ongoing heart tests I was having done, there is NO mention of anything like that. Basically I think she has looked at my previous medical, and based the findings around that paying no attention to the form I submitted. And, for anyone to make a comment that their is no evidence to show that the client is currently pregnant (client being 57) is just ludicrous. I know I am one of thousands, but this is my welfare they are messing with (or ignoring)! They make statements such as (day to day life can be managed) well yes, but MY day to day life, not normal life as such. They write (not suffering from cancer or likely to receive chemo in the next 6 months) I pray to god not, but I have a friend who went to her GP and within 6 weeks she was on chemo (they are making statements that no one can possibly say will not happen) so why the need to make them. Client takes standard medication for depression; again what is standard medication (I take the highest does allowed of the medication I am on) When I went for my medical last year I actually saw a GP, and he suggested I came down off that does as it was 'very' high, and yet here I have a RN telling me it is standard. Anyway, I have decided to appeal so I can only see what comes from it. I know I am not well, as does my GP the rest I will have to wait and see what happens.
  14. Lilly_Monroe
    I have asked the DWP for a mandatory reconsideration if it comes back the same I shall go to appeal. It is disgusting how they ride rough shot over medical evidence and make their own assumptions, not even bothering to check the age of the person involved, which proves they took NO notice of anything else I wrote.
  15. Lilly_Monroe
    I received a copy of my ESA (none medical) report yesterday ie Justification of Advice and why I was placed/left in the WRAG group. My ESA50 form was read by a Registered Nurse (I say read) yet I truly believe it was not even looked at as none of my new information has been mentioned. The wording of the whole thing is written in the most cold and clinical way, I might as well be a piece of meat off to the abattoir:- Two lines stand out above the rest 1 There is no evidence to suggest death within the next 6 months 2 There is no evidence that the client is currently pregnant (I am 57 years old for gods sake)! What I also like (based on NO medical by the way) just the views of a RN, is that they say there is NO evidence of substantial medical or physical risk if the client was found capable of work related activity. They also point out I am able to accept and adapt to change, a large part of my form was the detail of how change is NOT something I can cope with (far from it). So there you go, my illness diagnosed and explained by someone who has never met me.
  16. Lilly_Monroe
    Well Happy Birthday Mr Antone:)
  17. Lilly_Monroe
    I have no problem with people using my Christian name, I like the less formal approach - I do not see what the 'hang up' is, so long as people are polite then I am OK with it. It is the name I was given at birth, and I like how society has become less formal and broken down the 'them and us barriers'. I think I might be some what peeved if somewhat suggested I refer to them as Sir, Mr, Mrs or whatever -seems to suggest they see themselves on a higher plain than me, and seems somewhat unnecessary. What I do not like is being referred to as ' she or her' that is rude! As said, we are all different.
  18. Lilly_Monroe
    Thanks:)
  19. Lilly_Monroe
    Thank You. Can I send copies to the DWP of do they want the originals.
  20. Lilly_Monroe
    My 30 days appeal time are up tomorrow as from the date on the letter sent to me telling me I have been left in WRAG. 1 The letter did not get to me until 7 days after the headed date. 2 I wrote to put in my appeal ASAP which they say they did not receive. 3 I rang on Friday to ask what was happening (this is how I found out they had not received my mandatory reconsideration letter (also asking for my ATOS medical report). 4 So I had to make the request for the reconsideration over the phone on Friday (losing me over 10 days) But this means my time has slipped away to submit any new evidence (which I cannot produce over night). So if they reject my MR for lack of new evidence can I take my letters etc to the tribunal. What is my next best step.
  21. Lilly_Monroe
    I was waiting to see my WP adviser a few months ago, and there was a course (well an introduction to it) just starting. The 'clients' all looking totally disinterested asked what options in respect of retraining were open to them. The course must have been about factory/warehouse related stuff, as many of them asked about training to become a fork lift driver. The man taking the course said those courses are like gold (ie expensive) and we have none on offer - from what I could gather this course was about shop floor health and safety so all he was offering was a talk and film training days! Useful I am sure, but not exactly going to get them beating a path to employ you. Is it any wonder people do not want to attend these things, how soul destroying it all is.
  22. Lilly_Monroe
    Thank You
  23. Lilly_Monroe
    It scares me to hell, it took me all weekend to pluck the courage to ask the Doc and CPN for help/letter it made me feel as if I was begging for help to claim something I should not be! I think my MP is a fan of this scheme will check again, but I seem to recall seeing their name against the supporters list. I am waiting to get the medical report back that left me in WRAG, (how can they make assessments when they do not even examine you). What will a SAR tell me (excuse my ignorance).
  24. Lilly_Monroe
    I am in the process of appealing my WRAG placement (which was done without a medical) this is my 3rd year in WRAG. I asked my GP this morning if he could and would write a letter for me. I was told he felt there really was no need, and that they could contact him themselves if they felt the need (as if they will). He maintains I am not fit to work but the surgery does not have the time to write letters . I have asked my CPN for a letter (waiting on her getting back to me) if she says no, then I am scuppered. I accept this might effect the mandatory reconsideration and they will say no, they are leaving me in WRAG, in which case I shall have to go to tribunal (if allowed) am I? I am just worried that without written evidence they only have my word, my medication list and ME to base their decision on.
  25. Lilly_Monroe
    You are only allowed to use the cheapest method where I go but then I only have the option of the bus as I do not drive any more. Belfaster does your journey take 90 mins each way.

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