How do I get help from benefits rights worker?

[maestro451]

Hi

 

Ive been claiming incapacity benefit for a few years for a serious stomach/bowel condition that means I am unable to work.

 

I always scored enough points but last year suprise suprise I scored zero points! the medical report resemebles no correlation to the conversation I had with the 'doctor' it really was a joke

 

Anyway Ive now appealed and sent in a letter from my GP, they said they are not going to change the decision and everything now being sent to the tribunaral service.

 

To be honest Im so worried about it and think that It may be best to get help from a benefit rights worker after reading through help forums but Im not sure how to get in contact with one? can anyone help me find one

 

many thanks

[RaeUK]

Hi maestro,

Can I guess it was ATOS who failed you?

From what little I've gleaned, Benefits Rights Workers can either be found via your local council or working with your local CAB.

Best wishes.

Rae.

[honeybee13]

Maestro, don't worry too much about this, you're not alone by any means, as a read of this forum will show.

 

As I like to say, don't get mad, get even. A welfare rights person will be a big help, but we can help you build a case. Neil is doing the same for his DLA appeal, if you have time to look at his and other threads.

 

Lots of us have been through this, you'll be fine.

[ErikaPNP]

Kelcou is spot on; go to your local council and ask if they can give you contact details for the Welfare Rights Representation Unit. They will assist you from here.

 

Also get as much letters of support as you can muster from all of your healthcare professionals, find contradictions in the medical report.