Dishonest PIP assessment by ATOS

David N wrote: Many thanks for your prompt reply. My case is rather complicated. I was reassessed 28th Dec 2017. Told decision would arrive approx 6 weeks later. I realised that would coincide with a 5 week holiday we had booked. Holiday dates were 6th February to 12th March 2018, so I wrote to the DWP advising them (sent recorded, traced and signed for) on 1st Feb 2018.

Just prior to holiday telephoned DWP for results and discovered nil points. (One holiday ruined)

Upon return date sensitive post from DWP and motability. Saw results of assessment. Motability wanted the car back 6 days before I arrived home (DWP never forwarded the holiday dates). The result of a mandatory reconsideration dated 4th March 2018. The DWP prepared this document without me knowing, or even asking for one, whilst still on holiday.!!! I was NOT even in the UK.

The date of the written first result was 24th January, so clearly I could not submit and request a mandatory reconsideration within 4 weeks as I was still on holiday. Upon return I have written to the DWP and asked them why they did what they did, knowing I was away. I have also written to HM Courts and Tribunal and submitted all necessary paperwork to them. I have made a huge complaint about ATOS and DWP to my MP. He is looking into my concerns. I have asked the DWP to treat my letter to them as MY request for a mandatory reconsideration.

Their mandatory consideration was a straight forward agreement of their original decision based on the ATOS stitch up. The DWP have not answered or even acknowledged receipt of any of mail all of which I sent recorded, next day delivery, and signed for.

Sorry it has been a bit long winded. The DWP it would appear do not read or act upon their incoming mail. They simply scan it and file it to the NI number. (Got that from a insider)

I have noted I should remove my name from the forum. Will see to that. Many thanks for having the patience to wade through this lot.

Yours

D Newby