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RE E.S.A Medicals Assessment Centres

  • alwaysunlucky
13 years 6 months ago #26975 by alwaysunlucky
Replied by alwaysunlucky on topic Re:RE E.S.A Medicals Assessment Centres
I can believe this as the ATOS centre used in Brighton has - approx - 5 steps down to it and no other way in!!!!! Great if you can't do steps!!

They really are ridiculous some of the places they use.

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  • Bad Back Bill
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13 years 6 months ago #26979 by Bad Back Bill
Replied by Bad Back Bill on topic Re:RE E.S.A Medicals Assessment Centres
Hence the offer of an alternative assessment centre approx a hour and a half drive great choice if you can sit comfortably for any period of time.

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  • Bad Back Bill
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13 years 6 months ago #27143 by Bad Back Bill
Replied by Bad Back Bill on topic Re:RE E.S.A Medicals Assessment Centres
Phoned A.T.O.S(once more this morning) a home assessment has been agreed awaiting a letter from them confirming details.This may be a step in the right direction however,if A.T.O.S consider the medical evidence provided warrants a home assessment how can they ignore the very same medical evidence with regard to my ability to work?
Another example of stupidity and a total waste of tax payers money.

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  • Dippypud
13 years 6 months ago #27168 by Dippypud
Replied by Dippypud on topic Re:RE E.S.A Medicals Assessment Centres
Hi Badback Bill,

My husband had to attend an ATOS medical whilst waiting for medical retirement from HSE.

The venue was 1 1/2hrs away,we went on public transport,with a wheelchair. Got there fine, no probs, into venue.

Reception chap said "you can't go in the lift and you need to get to the 4th floor". "Don't be daft",says hubby,"I've come for a medical assessment". "Sorry, I can't let you in the lift, what whould happen if there was a fire".

So someone came down from upstairs and apologized. We explained that we had 'phoned to ask about access. They should have sent us somewhere else. So off we went home.

A month later, another medical at a smaller venue. Letter said to be there ten minuets earlier than appointment time, which was 12o'clock.

We arrived at 11:50, they were closed for lunch,(handwritten sign taped to door), sitting in Reception, eating from their little boxes.
Knocked on door, "may we wait inside, it's raining". Pointing to Hubby in wheelchair with no coverall. "Can't you read, we're closed for lunch".

We went home and Hubby 'phoned ATOS and his manager at HSE to complain.
You couldn't make it up.
Regards to all, Pud

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  • Bad Back Bill
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13 years 6 months ago #27172 by Bad Back Bill
Replied by Bad Back Bill on topic Re:RE E.S.A Medicals Assessment Centres
Hi Pud,
no need to make anything up regarding A.T.O.S they are all natural born b----y comedians with a disregard toward anyone with a disability.

Have a good evening.

Bill

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13 years 6 months ago #27181 by Jeff1
Replied by Jeff1 on topic Re:RE E.S.A Medicals Assessment Centres
Hi dippypud, Have you thought about contacting your MP with a view to making a formal complaint against ATOS. I think its disgusting the way you and your husband were treated. Please consider it. Best Wishes

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