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8 years 1 month ago #185262 by Joalan
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Hello, I haven't used the forum before so not really sure what to expect.
I receive a letter with an appointment for an assessment dated 2 weeks form the day I got the letter. My form was completed by a worker at my local CAB on which she suggested I ask for a home assessment.
I phoned their (The CAB that is) helpline yesterday as was advised in the call to phone the number on the letter and ask them to change the appointment to a home assessment.
This I done but was told (in no uncertain terms) that my medical evidence had been assessed and I was deemed fit for a 'clinic' appointment. That if I wished to change this, I would need to get further medical evidence.
As it takes at least 5 weeks to get a doctors appointment on average lately. I have no hope of seeing my GP within the time span.
At present I am finding it very difficult to go out at all due to a flair up with my Diverticular Disease which means I need to be close to a toilet at all times. I never know how long these episodes will last or even what I will be like from day to day.
The stress of having to go through this process (change over from DLA unlimited award to PIP) is enough to keep me unwell so I am feeling really upset and anxious about the whole thing.
My application for DLA went to appeal which lasted for about an hour and left me feeling totally wiped out for the next few weeks.
I feel the whole process is now so stacked against claimants that it is keeping me awake at night.
Is there anyone who can suggest any options for this please as I feel I would manage so much better at home.
Thanks!
I receive a letter with an appointment for an assessment dated 2 weeks form the day I got the letter. My form was completed by a worker at my local CAB on which she suggested I ask for a home assessment.
I phoned their (The CAB that is) helpline yesterday as was advised in the call to phone the number on the letter and ask them to change the appointment to a home assessment.
This I done but was told (in no uncertain terms) that my medical evidence had been assessed and I was deemed fit for a 'clinic' appointment. That if I wished to change this, I would need to get further medical evidence.
As it takes at least 5 weeks to get a doctors appointment on average lately. I have no hope of seeing my GP within the time span.
At present I am finding it very difficult to go out at all due to a flair up with my Diverticular Disease which means I need to be close to a toilet at all times. I never know how long these episodes will last or even what I will be like from day to day.
The stress of having to go through this process (change over from DLA unlimited award to PIP) is enough to keep me unwell so I am feeling really upset and anxious about the whole thing.
My application for DLA went to appeal which lasted for about an hour and left me feeling totally wiped out for the next few weeks.
I feel the whole process is now so stacked against claimants that it is keeping me awake at night.
Is there anyone who can suggest any options for this please as I feel I would manage so much better at home.
Thanks!
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8 years 1 month ago #185288 by Gordon
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I'm afraid you are not going to get a home assessment unless you can get a letter from your GP explaining why you cannot attend at their offices.
I would ring your GP surgery and explain the situation and the timescales, it may be that your GP could ring you about what you need so that the matter can be dealt with without the need for an appointment.
You will need the fax number for the Assessment Provider so that the letter can be sent straight to them.
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I'm afraid you are not going to get a home assessment unless you can get a letter from your GP explaining why you cannot attend at their offices.
I would ring your GP surgery and explain the situation and the timescales, it may be that your GP could ring you about what you need so that the matter can be dealt with without the need for an appointment.
You will need the fax number for the Assessment Provider so that the letter can be sent straight to them.
Gordon
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8 years 1 month ago #185302 by Joalan
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Thank you very much!
I was told that I would need a separate, very long address to forward information if I could get it from my GP.
Would they give me a fax number instead?
I was told that I would need a separate, very long address to forward information if I could get it from my GP.
Would they give me a fax number instead?
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8 years 1 month ago #185313 by slugsta
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Contact the assessment provider and ask for a fax number.
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