I failed my atos medical

[Like-Im-Being-Ripped-Off]

CBBC

 

I think it would depend on what group you are placed in, i know someone who had esa appeal and one a few weeks later had another medical and she is in Work Related Activity Group (she is no way fit for work) they just grind you down to the brink of dispair.

Work Related Activity Group

If you are placed in the work related activity group you will be expected to take part in work focused interviews with your personal adviser, and will have access to a range of support to help you prepare for suitable work. In return, you will receive a work related activity component in addition to your basic rate. But if you refuse to take part in work focused interviews, it may affect your benefit.

 

Or

 

Support Group

If you are placed in the support group because your illness or disability has a severe effect on your ability to work, you will not be expected to take part in any work related activity, but you can do so on a voluntary basis if you want to. You will receive a support component in addition to your basic rate.

 

Then i think you go back to atos 3 years later i beleive.

[loan_ranger]

This is a must read for cbbc and you other caggers.

"Ministers are to change the way disabled people are assessed for benefits amid uproar over a "draconian" testing regime that aims to cut the welfare bill and get more people into work." (The Observer, Sunday January 3 2010) read article

It also tells you the amounts you get; JSA, Work Related Activity Group, and, Support Group.

Good luck cbbc. I'll have mine (ESA/WCA) coming up soon and I'm already in despair. If you get into one of the ESA groups they'll make up the £ difference and backdate it to the beginning.

[allnights]

Hmm I see Kelcou has commented on this thread, hi!

 

Just a couple of points, I can categorically say that the only way to detect a meniscus tear is by MRI!

 

This is because I have been messed around for years with my knee. Recently changed my GP young one to a more experienced one at another surgery. Young one referred to it as a funnyism after 3 years of asking her. New Doc said 'torn meniscus' and sent me for an x-ray. However, when I attended the surgery for the resul there was a stand in locum. He stated the X-Ray was negative. I explained the problem. He said it a meniscus tear and he refrred me for an MRI. I asked why it hd not showed up on the X-ray, he replied that X-Rays rarely show them up.

 

Hope thats of some help.

[cbbc]

Hmm I see Kelcou has commented on this thread, hi!

 

Just a couple of points, I can categorically say that the only way to detect a meniscus tear is by MRI!

 

This is because I have been messed around for years with my knee. Recently changed my GP young one to a more experienced one at another surgery. Young one referred to it as a funnyism after 3 years of asking her. New Doc said 'torn meniscus' and sent me for an x-ray. However, when I attended the surgery for the resul there was a stand in locum. He stated the X-Ray was negative. I explained the problem. He said it a meniscus tear and he refrred me for an MRI. I asked why it hd not showed up on the X-ray, he replied that X-Rays rarely show them up.

 

Hope thats of some help.

 

Hi, I had an MRI too and that didn't show anything either.

When I had an arthroscope it showed significant damage.

I have had two ops now but am still in a lot of pain.

I have osteoarthritis in my knee and hip but am too young for replacements so I just take lots of medication.

I was lucky enough to win my appeal but was placed on the work focused group and have to attend a meeting next month to talk about my work prospects.

You must insist on being referred to a consultant for an op.

Good luck.

[allnights]

cbbc thank you

 

thats very very interesting and I am indebted to you for pointing this out.

 

I get stuck in my house for days and very recently for weeks!! Soo frustratig that they so called doctors do not undesrtand how difficult it is. However I have some hopes for this new one.

 

Well apart from the fact that when she realised I was on Oesomeprazole for 20 years whe wanted to send me for an edoscopy to discover what they had already discovered with two other endosopies previously lol.

 

I will let that one ride.

[stalin's dead]

As anyone on here already completed form GL24?

 

I need to know exactly what to write and what, if any, supporting evidence I need to submit also ie GP and Neurologist reports?

 

Can I submit supporting evidence separately after the GL24 submission?

 

thanks a lot

[RaeUK]

Hi stalin's,

I can only advise for a GL24 ref ESA as that's the route I went down. The important thing is to get it back as soon as. Enclose whatever info you can but be aware that you can submit supporting evidence to the Tribunal Service up until about a week or two before your Tribunal date - usually 6 to 9 months away. Loads of time. That said, of course, the supporting evidence can only relate to your condition up until your [ESA?] stopped [Not the date of the ATOSH assessment].

Hope that helps.

Best wishes

Rae

 

PS: Hi allnights, hope you are well...

[stalin's dead]

kelcou

 

thanks for that

 

do you know the process once the GL24 form as been submitted?

 

i have heard they can simply reverse the 'failed medical' decision without even going to another medical or tribunal

 

I am assuming the tribunal is the final leg of the process once your appeal as been declined?

 

I get the feeling that no matter what is said or what evidence is offered that they'll still fail people

[speedfreek]

Read here

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/benefits-tax-credits-minimum/268002-esa-appeal-query.html

 

ErikaPNP strikes again \o/

[cochondinde]

cbbc, how did you get on? Where you successful? I hope so!

[cbbc]

Hi,

Thanks for asking. I won my tribunal and was placed in the work group.

The tribunal was with two very nice ladies who put me at ease and were very fair.

[cochondinde]

I am so pleased for you.

[allnights]

Ahhh the famous Atos.

 

Yes I heard about these people. Someone I had been chatting to sent me details about them.

 

Lo and Behold I have now had a questionnaire from them. However as people have come to realise in the past I am not that easy to deal with. As some on CAG would probably now guess about me.

 

In fact this is the first time I have been on CAG for some time due to some very serious matters I had to deal with.

 

Also since I was last on here a great many things have occurred and situations changed dramatically. Of these one is that I wrote two books and these are in the hands of literary agents right now. I have alreay had a great deal of lone agents express great interest in what they have read and stated that I added a bigger agency and that I would be published very soon. I hope so.

 

These two books have been about the many things I have talked about in previous posts. One of them is about something I could not post on here at the present time. I would not be believed anyway, so to save myself from being accused, or indeed labelled, a madman I shall not. Plus it is to protect certain individuals too.

 

SO I had a look at the Atos people after the DLA Help Group sent me information on them. I have a chapter prepared in one of my books just for them.

 

In the meantime I am sorry to hear of anyone who is having difficulties. I am sure this is now where I am heading, though they have a few shocks coming their way this time. I will keep you posted.

 

 

Be wary of people omn here offering help, lol. They are not who they claim or make themsleves out to be at times

Edited December 8, 2011 by allnights
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[ErikaPNP]

 

Be wary of people omn here offering help, lol. They are not who they claim or make themsleves out to be at times

 

Hi, allnights.

 

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Thanks,

Erika

[allnights]

Hey Erika

 

I would be more than happy to

[ErikaPNP]

I've sent you a private message.

[mills1]

What is the advice for someone who was informed by the dwp that their case was going before a tribunal but has received no appointment for said tribunal but has recently been sent another questionaire from atos to complete ?

Any advice appreciated.

[mills1]

Anyone able to advise? the person in question has today been told by dwp that they still need to fill in and send off the health questionaire even though they are awaiting a date for the tribunal in relation to the last time they were deemed fit for work following an interview with atos.

The person in question has bipolar, any advice anyone ?

Cheers.