ATOS Home Visit : At my wits end

[Jedicris]

Hi justfornow,

 

I'm not sure that I can give you any practical support but felt that I can at least give you some moral support in this situation.

This is a very troubling situation, ATOS/Captia will not care about the circumstances, either they conduct the assessment or the benefit is stopped.

You will then have to go through the same process as before and all the resulting stress and trauma. Not Good.

I fear that the same will happen when his ESA is due to be reviewed.

I assume that you have tried reasoned discussion with him, as to how his actions will affect you both.

Is there anyone else that can reinforce the consequences to him?

 

You mention the GP but has he seen any specialists for his mental health issues, if so can they assist in any way?

If not, can the GP do a referral to someone?

 

I think that you should also start the process of getting Lasting Powers of Attorney for him. This will assist in acting for him.

Definitely get a letter of authority to take to the GP.

 

I also fear that he is in danger of being "sectioned" due to his actions. It could be argued that anyone who discharges themselves from hospital hours after a heart attack, is "a danger to themselves" .

 

An unpleasant thought to face is that all of this is having an effect on your health, both physical and mental. You need to look after yourself as well. That may involve making unpleasant decisions but they need to be considered.

 

I wish you all the very best in this.

 

Jedicris.

[Jedicris]

Hi,

 

I'm sure that there will be some support groups in your area. A Google search should bring some up.

 

Meanwhile, this link may help:

https://www.rethink.org/about-us/commissioning-us/carer-support