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  • foxyearthangel
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12 years 4 months ago #75080 by foxyearthangel
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hi, my hubby has been turned down twice for dla now its been almost six months since his last claim was turned down, he is reluctant to put a claim in again due to his gp being such a let down he has since been seeing a different gp in the practise who seems much more understanding , hubby seems put off putting in another claim he thinks when they write to his gp he will just go off the computor screen and fill the report word for word like the last two occasions he has both physical and mental health issues any advise would be appreciated thanks in advance xxx

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  • Survivor
12 years 4 months ago #75082 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: sick of this benefits system
If you think his GP won't be helpful, maybe there is other evidence he could send in? GPs aren't always the best people to give evidence as to care and mobility needs as they see the medical condition but not how someone copes on an everyday basis at home and out and about.

Has he seen any sort of specialist such as a consultant or an occupational therapist whose report might be on his medical files? It would be possible to ask either the GP or the hospital/clinic for a copy, although they may charge for this.

Or maybe there are others that could provde evidence such as carers, work colleagues, neighbours, people he meets socially etc?

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  • foxyearthangel
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12 years 4 months ago #75085 by foxyearthangel
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hi, he has a hospital consultant for his epilepsy which he sees every six months the rheumatologist who diagnosed him with osteoarthrtis they dont treat it and was referd back to gp for him to look after this , he suffers depression and is really on a low at the moment he hasnt seen a psycistrist for a few yrs xx

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  • Eddie
12 years 4 months ago #75095 by Eddie
Replied by Eddie on topic Re: sick of this benefits system
The Welfare Rights Officer who I had an interview with asked my partner to write down how she helps me on a daily basis and leave nothing out. The Consultant I was under was as helpful as a dead slug, as were his comments in his report, all of which I have since torn to shreds,not literally, and wait impatiently for my Tribunal. Just wish I could give this pain to anybody who doubts and let us see how they fare with getting by. Don't let them win too easily, read through all the aids on here, also go through the papers they sent back and the reasons given for refusal and destroy them, both in your minds and on paper, and believe! You can do it! End of the day you have nothing to lose now, have you? My partner is always shaking her head when my anger comes to the fore, but yet I have been paying more than my own way into the system for the last 44 years, to get treated as I liar by somebody miles away???? Good luck and don't give in ...

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12 years 4 months ago #75200 by TCP
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Good attitude, Eddie. Good luck, too. The current system stinks and yet we have no choice but to fight for our rights.

TCP

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12 years 4 months ago #75251 by tommo
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Well said Eddie.....

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