Failed to Attend Medical for ESA at Atos - ** DECISION REVERSED **

[**Margaret**]

:thepalace1:

 

You're not going down an incorrect route but there may be a better one.

 

Did your wife receive a BF223 letter, from Jobcentreplus, within a few days of the missed appointment? Page one gives details of the missed appointment. Page two asks the claimant's reasons for non attendance.

 

Margaret.

[**Margaret**]

:thepalace1:

 

For your information, the form your wife should've received can be seen at;

 

http://whatdotheyknow.com/request/mec_administration_guide_v6#incoming-354324

 

And an appeal form, if you find forms easier that letters, can be downloaded from;

 

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/gl24dwp.pdf

 

Doesn't matter whether you write a letter to include the word 'appeal' or use the GL24 appeal form. My personal preference is to use the form, except for part 8 which I usually write as a statement.

 

Too late to complete a BF223 cos you can't prove your wife didn't receive one. Explain that you thought everything was OK cos your wife didn't receive a BF223. Then use the descriptive phrases from your original letter to make sure you answer all the questions on the BF223 within your appeal.

 

Pay particular attention to the question about documentary evidence. Was the diarrhoea part of your wife's condition? If it was a tummy bug have you a receipt for a product brought from a pharmacy? If you've nothing else add a short confirmatory statement from yourself. Is the call to Atos itemised on a phone bill?

 

Sincerely, Margaret.

[**Margaret**]

:thepalace1:

 

Yep, that's the number for Shatos' ever unhelpful desk. They've tried to improve its image by renaming it the virtual contact centre.

 

Currently, 08002 888777 is also the number to call, to ask for an audio recorded assessment.

 

Good luck with your wife's appeal.

 

Margaret.

Edited March 19, 2013 by **Margaret**

[**Margaret**]

:the palace1:

 

Very pleased to hear your news.

 

, Margaret.