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mobbba
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I lost my PIP appeal yesterday. I felt like I was on trial it was so bad.
I am heartbroken. Just feel totally let down. Lost the appeal. I am 68 years old. I am crippled with Arthritis, need knee replacement, hip replacement, mid foot fusion and ankle replacement. I have COPD, Asthma and mental health problems. I struggle to walk with the pain and breathlessness. All this is backed up by Consultants, Mental health professionals and my GP.
I felt ridiculed by the Judge because I did not understand a question. One major thing that has really upset me. Something serious and bad happened to me some years ago causing me to have a mental breakdown. I had therapy from Clinical Psychologist for 7 years and have since had CBT.
The judge asked me what happened.. I said I would rather not discuss this, she said well we can't progress then. The doctor stepped in and asked my advocate if she knew, to which she said no. He then said to me you need to tell us what happened. I started shaking uncontrollably, I felt sick, was breathless. Not one of the panel asked me if I was ok. I then had to say what happened.
I am so upset, to be honest I feel totally let down. The grilling they gave me was the worst I have ever had to encounter.
Read more at https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/41450/do-not-understand#upeWJyxfyfKZ8hwM.99
I am heartbroken. Just feel totally let down. Lost the appeal. I am 68 years old. I am crippled with Arthritis, need knee replacement, hip replacement, mid foot fusion and ankle replacement. I have COPD, Asthma and mental health problems. I struggle to walk with the pain and breathlessness. All this is backed up by Consultants, Mental health professionals and my GP.
I felt ridiculed by the Judge because I did not understand a question. One major thing that has really upset me. Something serious and bad happened to me some years ago causing me to have a mental breakdown. I had therapy from Clinical Psychologist for 7 years and have since had CBT.
The judge asked me what happened.. I said I would rather not discuss this, she said well we can't progress then. The doctor stepped in and asked my advocate if she knew, to which she said no. He then said to me you need to tell us what happened. I started shaking uncontrollably, I felt sick, was breathless. Not one of the panel asked me if I was ok. I then had to say what happened.
I am so upset, to be honest I feel totally let down. The grilling they gave me was the worst I have ever had to encounter.
Read more at https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/41450/do-not-understand#upeWJyxfyfKZ8hwM.99
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@mobbba OH I FEEL FOR YOU I REALLY DO
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Mobbba,
i truly hope others help, advise and support you.
i will help as much as I can but I’m quite new to this site.
i can however just be there to help as much as I can
Susan
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Mobba that is awful and inhuman, as you are 68 can you not apply for attendance allowance now, it is worth a try, take care.
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SallyLucy I suppose that will come later. I have my mobility car which is obviously with DLA. I wont be able to get a car with AA and its important to me to get out and about
Thanks
Carole -
Hi @mobbba,
I'm so sorry about your appeal and having to go through something so horrible.
Would you be interested in contacting our helpline? They can offer support and advice, especially if you would prefer to talk with more privacy after being forced to disclose something so painful:- Freephone: 0808 800 3333
- Email: helpline@scope.org.uk
- Textphone: Use Type Talk by dialling 18001 from a textphone followed by 0808 800 3333.
Are you considering getting legal advice? The Law Centres Network is a good place to look if you are.
Please update us on if you have talked to the helpline, or if there is any way that we can support you.
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So Sorry That Sounded Terrible For You I Am. Waiting for my appeal and by what you have written I have a lot in common also age as you I am terrified I don't know how none of us oldies have not had a heart attack I really hope things will turn around for you this government have a lot to answer for its who do you turn too ?????
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