Hi everyone I've been lucky as I've been employed without moving an inch for 18 months so the last time I had an ATOS was about 2009/10 (can't remember - so long ago) There is advice having read this thread that may help having read other people's experiences (I've actually written to my MP over this before it became a concern for myself again) 1) Take a notepad and a pen - take full notes of everything - include qualifications to examine you 2) Note down in your pad anything not specifically asked by your interviewer about your health issues 3) Get a signed admission of your report on the interview - they're asking you to sign, only seems fair they do the same Now (been here) take your notes back home and see what they did wrong and write yourself a LONG letter as to why they dismissed you out of hand I had to do this back in 2006(ish) but was unaware of the way to do it that resulted in tribunal and me on 40 quid a week I have an ATOS in two weeks If you're about 50 and a longtime abuser of beer you are likely to suffer problems walking and with memory Personally I'm just getting these symptoms - my Doc explained it perfectly to me - you need VitB and Thyomine to stop it getting worse My Doc is a nice guy - I didn't wanna tell him I had symptoms already Right - Appeals (you get bad cash for months) They have a tribunal who will do another interview - a doctor and a lawyer When this occurred to me it took a very rough six months but they repaid every penny I was owed Many tribunal cases (about 66%) are in your favour Should you have to go to a tribunal be yourself but DONT swear or anything like that Keep your calm, explain why the decision was wrong the best you can and DONT panic My own tribunal was run by pensioners - think talking to granny I ended my tribunal with 'Thank you for your patience and understanding, whatever happens I am grateful for your time" Not looking forwards to this time, however