DWP, Medicals

azules

Hi guys

I have been out of work since the start of the year.
My wife works so many hours a week so I am not entiteled to beniefits
other than what she gets like working tax credit.

I have just recieved a letter this moring from DWP to attend a medical.
although I have no doubt they will have no problem in seeing that my situation is true and I'm not slinging the lead

Do I need to look out for anything in paticular and also
can someone tell me what actually gos on at one

cheers

Hope Im in the right forum here guy's
just realised I may need to be in disabilty and dosh
hope the mods can help put it right.

sorry

MrsManda

Is the medical for employment and support allowance?
There are a lot of horror stories on here about the assessors trying to 'trick' you and lie on their report but my experience was relatively painless. We discussed my problems, the doctor worked through the questions on his computer screen (he did complain that it wasn't set up to allow subtlies which is he thinks what causes the most problems) and wrote notes where he could. The assessment ended with a short physical exam testing my reflexes, balance and grip.
I got copy of the report at the end of the week and had been awarded 23 points and put on the WRAG.

azules

MrsManda wrote: »

Is the medical for employment and support allowance?
There are a lot of horror stories on here about the assessors trying to 'trick' you and lie on their report but my experience was relatively painless. We discussed my problems, the doctor worked through the questions on his computer screen (he did complain that it wasn't set up to allow subtlies which is he thinks what causes the most problems) and wrote notes where he could. The assessment ended with a short physical exam testing my reflexes, balance and grip.
I got copy of the report at the end of the week and had been awarded 23 points and put on the WRAG.

Hi

Thanks for the reply
Yes I wasnt sure if this type of thing went on,i,e, tricking you.
as I say
I dont get benefits at all
other than working tax through my wife.
I have to suppose that it would be income support related

I have been putting in sick notes all year
so they pay my NI contributuions
I have no qualms about attending
I just dont want to be tricked in saying anything
becuase I would not expect it from a profesional.

cheers

dmg24

Could I ask what you did before you were unwell, were you in work for the past few years? It sounds like you are claiming for NI Credits only?

azules

dmg24 wrote: »

Could I ask what you did before you were unwell, were you in work for the past few years? It sounds like you are claiming for NI Credits only?

dmg..I was self employed
and deemed not to have paid enough contributions to qualify for benefits.
So I have been told I am not entiteld to anything, other than working tax credits to up my wifes wages.
so yes I do get my NI paid, I assume this is why they have sent for me.

dmg24

azules wrote: »

dmg..I was self employed
and deemed not to have paid enough contributions to qualify for benefits.
So I have been told I am not entiteld to anything, other than working tax credits to up my wifes wages.
so yes I do get my NI paid, I assume this is why they have sent for me.

Yep, that sounds correct.

Good luck with the medical - in my experience the people that hit problems are those that make a big deal of it, and in some instances, be as difficult as possible. If you have medical reports from your GP and specialist this should help the process also.

azules

dmg24 wrote: »

Yep, that sounds correct.

Good luck with the medical - in my experience the people that hit problems are those that make a big deal of it, and in some instances, be as difficult as possible. If you have medical reports from your GP and specialist this should help the process also.

OK thanks for the help..

Katykat

Hi azules. I dont mean to sound pertinent but it may depend on your age. I will be diplomatic. If you have already , throughout your working life, paid 30 yrs NI contributions, you should have paid enough. It used to be 44 yrs for a man ( I think) & 39 for a moman, but it has changed now. It could be that you dont need any NI contributions credited.

azules

Katykat wrote: »

Hi azules. I dont mean to sound pertinent but it may depend on your age. I will be diplomatic. If you have already , throughout your working life, paid 30 yrs NI contributions, you should have paid enough. It used to be 44 yrs for a man ( I think) & 39 for a moman, but it has changed now. It could be that you dont need any NI contributions credited.

Hi Katy

Thanks for that
I think because I was self employed it did not have the same effect
cos you dont pay the full stamp
I know the DSS are paying my NI

thanks

Oldernotwiser

Katykat wrote: »

Hi azules. I dont mean to sound pertinent but it may depend on your age. I will be diplomatic. If you have already , throughout your working life, paid 30 yrs NI contributions, you should have paid enough. It used to be 44 yrs for a man ( I think) & 39 for a moman, but it has changed now. It could be that you dont need any NI contributions credited.

The figures you've quoted relate to the state pension; they have nothing to do with claiming sickness benefits.

bertiebat

Katykat wrote: »

Hi azules. I dont mean to sound pertinent but it may depend on your age. I will be diplomatic. If you have already , throughout your working life, paid 30 yrs NI contributions, you should have paid enough. It used to be 44 yrs for a man ( I think) & 39 for a moman, but it has changed now. It could be that you dont need any NI contributions credited.

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

The figures you've quoted relate to the state pension; they have nothing to do with claiming sickness benefits.

I think Katykat's point is that because the OP is only getting NI credits and if they already have the qualifying 30 years, then getting these credits might not be necessary. I'm assuming NI credits just add to qualifying years?