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I wasn't believed

im off work with back pain and depression and anxiety I went to have my interview with the DWP and the report I had back was I have low anxiety and depression and I refused to touch my toes and lie down but I didn't as I said it was painfull even to put my shoes on as my back is very painfull .what can I do
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I'm afraid I cannot advise on how to move forward as I am only just at the point of waiting to see if I need to see an assessor.
One thing that does bug me, which I assume it will happen if I see an assessor, and that is the number of people I meet for the first time and assume spinal damage causes back pain and then go on to tell me how they suffer it too so can understand. I haven't suffered back pain for the first 12 years of dealing with my condition and even now, during year 13, it is very minor and infrequent. However, describing what actually happens is a long-winded explanation and most people "switch off" when I try to explain.
I hope things go better for you.
TK
So sorry to hear about your experience. As the others have said, please do keep us updated and let us know the decision, and we'll advise where we can.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/683380/if-you-disagree-with-a-decision-made-by-dwp.PDF
I understand that appealing a decision can be daunting when you don't know where to start. @mikehughescq has posted a great link which should make things a little clearer. Scope also have advice on this which can be found at:
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/appeals
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