No help available anymore, what a waste of time. ** PLACED IN SUPPORT GROUP **

[pitcher]

Thanks HB and dibdabable,

 

 

Filling it in is the difficult part so I think I'll type all the answers on the PC and get my daughter to write it all in the form and sign it.

Hi stewey,

There is an ESA50 form online (just google it). you may find it a lot easier to complete than a paper one.

Good luck

pitcher

[pitcher]

I couldn't even hold a conversation properly as speaking leaves me breathless. The fatigue and pain from even minor physical effort renders me completely unable to do much at all.

 

I also have a psychologist report stating that I have an inability to interact with others, and I'm unable to trust anyone. I have photographs of the severe self harm I have carried out in the depths of depression, showing my upper thigh having been stabbed dozens of times with a scalpel and Stanley knife. That was just prior to one of many suicide attempts. Something tells me I'm going to be revisiting that particular practice in the near future:frown:

Hi, stewey

Let me just echo dibadabables post. You are not on your own, you have CAG behind you. Have a look at posts by ReaUK and estellyn, you'll see how, with the help and advice of CAG, people who are in a real hole, can win and live on and then give good advice to others. I wish you all the best with your case. Help me out, please put the stanley knife back in your toolbox, If you feel that way just post on CAG instead, you have a lot of friends here to help you.

my best

pitcher

Edited April 3, 2013 by pitcher

[pitcher]

Thanks Stu007, I ended up downloading the wrong form last time...

 

pitcher, thanks for the support, but don't worry, it was a few years ago I was that low, I was just making the point that this government and their persecution of the vulnerable could be the thing which pushes me back to that point...but it's not something I'm planning.

 

I'll have to try and get the rest of the form filled today and hopefully leave nothing out, and nothing to chance

Hi Stewey,

Nice to hear what you say. You are right about the government, just look what so many other CAGers have posted, we can't all be wrong. Keep us informed of your progress, if you need advice, it's there and your posts may help others in a similar place to you.

My very best

pitcher

[pitcher]

Well, all sent off by Special Delivery yesterday and I have the receipt if it doesn't reach them by Wednesday...all in the lap of the Gods now!

 

Thanks again and I'll keep you posted.

Well done Stewey. This maybe all you need to do but It's not in the lap of the gods. It's in the hands of ATOS, not quite the same thing!

From what you've posted I think it should be a "no contest" decision in favor of your good self. If you get zero points (not likely), please don't cave in. You will find yourself in the same place as countless CAGers have found themselves in. You will find lots of support and first class advice here, that's what all the good people at CAG do. You're not alone.

With hope

pitcher

[pitcher]

Thanks pitcher, I have an important medical test in hospital tomorrow which I'm having filmed as they carry it out just so that any future appeals tribunal will be able to see how little physical activity I'm able to do before becoming incapacitated. There'll be a medical report but I asked the consultant if I could have someone film it too and he was fine with that.

 

Anyone know how long they'll take to come to a decision and how long DWP will take to inform me, and if the worst happens, cut my money?

Hi stewey,

I've not heard of anyone going to the lengths you have gone to, in fighting your case! Well done, it can't have been easy for you. If you don't get what you deserve then you could make a TV documentary about it. I think you are onto a winner (I mean ,only what you are entitled to) . Please be aweare a lot of good people, like yourself have been had over by ATOS. It's not the end of the world. It may hit you hard but all help is here. Hope for the best (just what you are entitled to) but if you have to appeal, you will have a story that will show the shame ATOS is.

My very best to you,

pitcher

[pitcher]

Well, that's 2 weeks since they received my ESA50 and I haven't heard a word. Starting to wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing, or whether it has no significance at all

Hallo stewey,

two weeks may seem like a life time but you have sent in a lot of information. I think ATOS will contact any or all the consultants you may have mentioned on your ESA50 form. This takes time, plus your consultants may well take their very own time in responding. Have a look at some of the threads in the benefits & HMRC section and I think you will see ATOS works at its own pace.

Hang in there,

pitcher.

 

 

P.S. If my posts have been of use, please click my star, it might get me out of the red!

Pitcher.

[pitcher]

From experience, they can take ages to respond. When I sent mine, I never got a letter (does anyone?) saying it's been received.

There you go stewey!

right from the horses mouth (not calling you a horse, Nystagmite).

let them take their time, with all the infomation you gave, it will take time but don't let them get you down.

my very best,

pitcher.

[pitcher]

Just catching up with your thread and wanted to wish you all the best. As said, it can take quite a while - sometimes months - before you hear back about the ESA50. By the way, very very impressed with your idea of video recording your hospital appointment, that will be a big help if it's needed. And a pat on the back to your Consultant for being happy with it.

Oh, I noticed your earlier comment about it being 'in the lap of the Gods'. I see you have a touch of dyslexia. It's with ATOS. Didn't you mean it's 'in the lap of the dogs'?

Hi Rae,

A touch of dyslexia?

Is a God to live in a dog? No! but the highest are of us. They shall rejoice, our chosen: who sorroweth is not of us.

speaks for itself,don't it.

stewey has done so much to get what is deserved. If It takes time, then I'd look on it as ATOS doing their job. With so much work, video and all, it should be a forgone conclusion.

ATOS may still **** it up. If so, this is the best site for advice and support.

Go stewey!

[pitcher]

I'm elated...I never heard from Atos, but just got post from DWP telling me I've been placed in the support group...no medical requested by Atos...a huge weight off my mind! (I've even ended up with nearly £5 a week more money too!)

 

I do feel a bit guilty though as I know so many others are not getting the results they deserve...keep fighting people Herr Duncan Smitz is bound to be gone soon anyway!

 

Thank you to everyone who posted advice and the moral support. It did give me the will to fight and not just give up.

 

I'll keep coming on and hopefully be able to offer some advice and support to others. Need to digest this now, maybe pinch myself very hard

 

Well done stewey, it's nice to hear some good news, for a change. The nightmare is over for you. my very best, pitcher