Hi Ravadal
I have both physical disabilities and really severe memory problems which now I understand are part of the MS. But I think it depends on the assessor who is asigned each individuals case. Some will use all the Information you give them about your condition, while others choose to use their own answers, no matter what you've explained you have difficulty with.
I think we just need to fight and gather as much evidence to pass onto the court if appeal. Good luck.
Mark
I have no idea where this is coming from and why you're being this way towards me. All i did was stick up for a person on here after someones comment. I don't judge anyone but i correct someone when they give the wrong advice. Yes i agree we all have our own oppinions but when someone advices wrong i'll correct them. The problem is with typing is that sometimes people read it in the wrong way. If a voice could be heard then it would be totally different, if you get my meaning.
Hello Bobbybo1,
My main issue is that the assessor is not a doctor, while going through the paperwork with The Citizens Advice Bureau I discovered that my assessor was actually a Paramedic. No offence to Paramedics as they have saved my life however from what I understand a Paramedics role is predominantly in the pre-hospital emergency medical service. I'm sure she ment well but as a Paramedic I am not sure she understood the mental difficulties that I can go through, I admit some days I am absolutely fine but I have other days when I suffer from intense migraines that can cause me to vomit. I have been to see several medical professionals regarding this only to discover that the cause is scar tissue from brain surgery pushing against my skull, the only way I can rectify this is to control the pressure in my brain. This is not easy because I do not have control of what causes the pressure to rise.
I know that ATOS can not have assessors to cover every medical issue however having an assessor to cover mental illness is not too much to ask for.
Yet your write on that one. Voice is better. And we do all sometimes look at word or people's writing in the wrong way. Think we should all read things properly or a few times before replying.
And I ment no offence to you Denise, you do advise as well as you can. Up on wrong side of bed I think this morning.
I'll keep mouth shut until I've looked at things properly in future.
Mark
No worries Mark. I really didn't mean anything by what i said in that post early this morning. I have disabilities people can't see and so does my daughter. If you looked as us both you'd think there was nothing wrong and that's why i wouldn't judge anyone in that way. The last thing i want is to start an arguement with you or anyone else, we have enough going on in our lives everyday as it is. I'm sorry if i offended anyone it wasn't my intention in any way! Enjoy the rest of your day Mark and take care!
My assessor was nurse. She informed me I had vacant siezure while she was talking to me. And said she would add this onto the report. Obviously she didn't and since the assessment were she lied about so many things. I've been informed I have epilepsy. Just another thing added to my stress levels. My ESA assessment was done by a doctor. Once he looked at the medical Info from my consultant. He said I'm not asking any more questions. You have MS and this will only progress not get better. My ESA stayed the same high rate contribution based a d in the support group. I feel for everyone who has to attend assessments. It should be a doctor. But saying that not all doctors have a wealth of knowledge about all illnesses and physical + mental problems.
Mark
I know exactly where your coming from. Apart from the Injuries from my accident. I also looked as normal as everyone else. Now with the MS people look at me if they don't know me and make comments " look at him he's drunk". I don't actually drink at all. I forget things cannot remember where places are and have no idea why I have to attend appointments when I have bad days. And I know it's bad others say there's nothing wrong with people just because they look ok. I just wished we lived in a nicer society. But unfortunately there will always be the people who choose not to understand people's illnesses. You have a good day too Denise.
Mark
I just had my pip assessment today , carried out by a slimey rude Atos woman, she was so rude and demeaning in her manner. The worst type of person does this job. She made me perform weird movements like a circus monkey, despite knowing I have no physical issues, just mental health mainly. The government hire the vilest people to do the assessments, my skin was crawling, I had a home visit and I actually feel like deep cleaning the chair she sat on. They will try and knock you down when you are vulnerable, so be prepared for this and be prepared for the most irrelevant questions ever and prepare to be repulsed by the person asking you them. This is what Atos do to try and stop you claiming the money you are ENTITLED to as a disabled person. Stay strong and don't let the Atos scumbags get away with this abuse. Get legal aid and don't give up.
Beleive it or not, not all HCPs are like this. I've had 2 PIP assessments and 1 ESA assessment in the last 5 years and i can honestly say all mine were really nice people! My assessment reports were all 100% honest and truthful. My 2nd PIP assessment at review lasted no longer than 15 minutes and she even turned the heating up for me in the room we were in because i was freezing. So there' are out there, it's just we don't get to hear about them because those that have a geniune person and report have no questions to ask.
You can ring and ask for a copy of the assessment report and once they recieve both copies they'll send 1 to you. This will give you some idea of what the outcome will be because mostly they go with what's stated in the report. Hopefully you sent in evidence to support your claim? Never leave it to them to write to any medical professional for evidence but the chances of that are extremely slim. Good luck.