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cant_carry_on
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I was signed off just before christmas by my Dr and so I started claiming ESA, I had to attend a medical with a dr they sent me to and fill in a form. My friend made me get myself up and looking presentable to attend the appointment and came with me as I don't go out anywhere on my own. The Dr couldn't understand me and I struggled to understand him so was having to try and lip read. A couple of days after the appointment I got a letter through saying I was no longer eligable for ESA as the Dr determined I could function normally on a day to day basis, I appealed and it is now waiting to go to the tribunal.
Yesterday I got a letter through with all the details on that they use to consider my application. They have used against me the fact that my friend made me look presentable, has said I go out on my own and can care for myself which i specifically told them I couldn't as my friend goes everywhere with me and has to drag me out of bed most days and has to look after my animals for me. I did have a job doing 6hrs a week at a cattery that I can't do anymore as when it got quiet after christmas i stopped working but am now unable to go on my own or get the motivation together to do the work if i manage to get there.
Has anyone else had difficulties with the ESA benefits etc.
I feel like they are saying that i'm lying about everything and that i'm just lazy and don't really have a problem.
Sorry for the rambling on just had to get it of my chest somewhere
Yesterday I got a letter through with all the details on that they use to consider my application. They have used against me the fact that my friend made me look presentable, has said I go out on my own and can care for myself which i specifically told them I couldn't as my friend goes everywhere with me and has to drag me out of bed most days and has to look after my animals for me. I did have a job doing 6hrs a week at a cattery that I can't do anymore as when it got quiet after christmas i stopped working but am now unable to go on my own or get the motivation together to do the work if i manage to get there.
Has anyone else had difficulties with the ESA benefits etc.
I feel like they are saying that i'm lying about everything and that i'm just lazy and don't really have a problem.
Sorry for the rambling on just had to get it of my chest somewhere
