Questions at medical assessment??

SERENITY_2

I am caliming for emplotment and support allowance due to suffering from depression and anxiety and also being told i have BPD

i have my first medical assessment on wednesday and im dreading it

can anyone tell me what questions they ask ect??

my brother was turned down by having a medical and he suffers from ocd ect but he appealed against it and won it over

im just really worried about it

thanks

rogerblack

SERENITY wrote: »

I am caliming for emplotment and support allowance due to suffering from depression and anxiety and also being told i have BPD

i have my first medical assessment on wednesday and im dreading it

can anyone tell me what questions they ask ect??

my brother was turned down by having a medical and he suffers from ocd ect but he appealed against it and won it over

im just really worried about it

thanks

You will be asked various questions about what you can/can't do - along the lines of the ESA50 form.
Also, prepare a 'typical day' scenario - how your condition affects you on a normal day.
I found the medical not too bad - though transport to it, and being stupidly tired afterwards was.
I'd recommend reading the ESA sections of http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/decision-makers-guide/#vol8 - specifically chapter 42.

melbi_uk

I think everyone's assessment must be different as I wasn't asked that many questions. I had mine today and really, there is nothing to worry about.



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melbi_uk

rogerblack wrote: »

You will be asked various questions about what you can/can't do - along the lines of the ESA50 form.
Also, prepare a 'typical day' scenario - how your condition affects you on a normal day.
I found the medical not too bad - though transport to it, and being stupidly tired afterwards was.
I'd recommend reading the ESA sections of http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/decision-makers-guide/#vol8 - specifically chapter 42.

I agree with the sheer exhaustion. I tried to sleep after mine but was left with it all going though my head.

I wasn't asked many questions. The assessor sent more time chatting to my daughter.

SERENITY_2

thank you everyone for your replies, i really should not worry i know, i cant help it, my head is hurting just hinking about it now, im so scared i wont pass it....i hurd they try to catch you out?? i get so nervouse i actually say wrong things ect i dont know why it happens its like my mind gets mixed up....i stopped taking my pills because i felt they would not help me and i was seeing someone at a hospital mental health??? i stopped seeing him also because im just scared nothing can help....will this effect me to do with medical?? i know im stupid i should of just carried on with things but its really hard

SERENITY_2

oh i forgot to add, how long does this take?? does it really take to about 60mins??

melbi_uk

Just tell the truth then they can't catch you out.

I'm not sure about you stopping the meds and not keeping hospital appointments though, as I have been a 'good girl' during this latest episode of anxiety and depression, but I do know they had my medical records there as they talked to me about them.

melbi_uk

MMmmmm now let me try and work it out how long I was in there.

I arrived way too early but didn't wait any longer than 5 mins to be called in. I must have been in for just over 30 mins.

SERENITY_2

i also had something happen in my past....which i told the doctor about in the hospital....i dont like to talk about it....they wont hold that against me will they??

melbi_uk

SERENITY wrote: »

i also had something happen in my past....which i told the doctor about in the hospital....i dont like to talk about it....they wont hold that against me will they??

I know it is hard to do but try and relax and not worry too much.

Shame I didn't take my own advice.

You will be just fine.

SERENITY_2

i really am sorry for going on, thank you so much for your advice...and everyone els who commented
im just a person who worries to much, my mum said she would talk to me tomorrow night about it , i just needed to know some things from people who have been through it....if they ask about my past i know i will only be able to say certain things i cant seem to talk about it as i always have to tell myself it never happend...upsets me to much........thank you so much again and i hope everythin goes well when you hear back