They've Stopped my Incapacity Benefit!

ianian99

dmg24 wrote: »

No, sorry, you posted whilst I was still typing! x

well thats ok then!

savemoney

Oh dear

devilmaycare
PPR

beachbeth

Despite the disruptive efforts of a certain person on here this afternoon (who now seems to have been forcibly ejected!) I have still managed to read the posts of the more helpful people. I have also visited the CAB who were lovely and very understanding. I know how Im going to proceed with my claim and they will either reinstate my benefit or not but I know I have depression and I will also visit my own gp this week to get his opinion.

Whatever happens, thanks to those of you who tried to help!

PS I'll be interested in anyone else who has used www.benefitsandwork.co.uk and found them to be useful.

dmg24

Glad you're still with us beachbeth!

I know several people that use benefitsandwork, but I wouldn't personally as the idea of taking money off people looking for help with benefits leaves a bad taste in my mouth. You are clearly an intelligent person, so I would say that, with support and advice from CAB, MSE etc, you shouldn't need to pay for extra assistance.

I have successfully applied for IB and DLA for mental health problems without any assistance, so it can be done. I am not overly familiar with the appeals process, but if you need any help with wording etc, feel free to PM me x

Neillgb

savemoney wrote: »

Oh dear

devilmaycare
PPR

Oh dear indeed.

And yet when a poster suggests that benefits claimants should make sure that they are '.....really honest and descriptive about their WORST days' in order to 'get past' the points system the posts are allowed and, seemingly, no one reports them.

healy

Neillgb wrote: »

Oh dear indeed.

And yet when a poster suggests that benefits claimants should make sure that they are '.....really honest and descriptive about their WORST days' in order to 'get past' the points system the posts are allowed and, seemingly, no one reports them.

When this comes up myself and a few others post to say people should not describe their worst day only but how things usually are for them.

tom9980

Neillgb wrote: »

Oh dear indeed.

And yet when a poster suggests that benefits claimants should make sure that they are '.....really honest and descriptive about their WORST days' in order to 'get past' the points system the posts are allowed and, seemingly, no one reports them.

Which is why this is then told to the OP of such a thread

healy wrote: »

When this comes up myself and a few others post to say people should not describe their worst day only but how things usually are for them.

Also Neillgb please understand many people with disabilities have adapted to an illness or problem so actually do not even realise that the life they are leading is very different from an ordinary person or worse are so embarrassed about elements of their condition (like a poster last week) so often neglect to provide information that is actually relevant to a claim. This is not about lying to get IB or DLA it is about giving all information to a Decision maker however trivial it seems.

If you feel a post is innapropriate or is suggesting someone commit fraud then report it.

sakara

I_know_my_ABC_and_my_CMYK wrote: »

Contact Welfare Rights at your local council. They will make a report on an average full day for you and take over the appeal so you wont have to deal with it. There are more cases re instated by using WR than any other and as for paying £18.95 WR is free.

good luck

Hello
I too am in a similar postion to the OP and have been searching on local council site for information of this 'Welfare Rights' and so far have found nothing! Is it a England thing only? as i am from Wales and i know some things run differently. it would be helpful to have as much help as possible along with the CAB when getting info and help for my appeal.
otherwise...the usful help on this thread has been of great help to me.

munchings-n-crunchings

Hello Sakara,

Welfare rights are normally part of your County Council.
What Council and County Council do you come under?
You can pm me, and I'll have a look for you,

Munchie

sakara

thankyou, ive pmd you. I'd be under Cardiff Council.

Im wanting to appeal against stopage of IB...i have fibromyalgia and i knew as soon as i went into the meeting i had a bad feeling about it. the 'doctor' just blew off my condition and never once asked the actual questions needed. Those i know i answered one way have the complete opposite answer on the form! furious is not the word id use right now.