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Will I be able to take my cat with me to an ATOS medical?

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    iamana1ias wrote: »
    Never mind those that have severe cat allergies, eh.

    To be fair to the OP, being near a cat in a large space should not bring on a reaction any more than being near someone who has cat hair on their clothing. If someone had that severe an allergy I doubt they would go anywhere, because they would also be likely to get a reaction from other pet allergens also. Having said that, I do agree that it is a big health and safety issue.
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  • Crisp_£_note
    Crisp_£_note Posts: 1,525 Forumite
    meer53 wrote: »
    If you're not in the house, how do you know what the cat gets up to ? Mine just used to sleep in her basket if we were out, we used to shut her in the kitchen to stop her causing any damage anywhere else.


    If you're not in the house, how do you know what the cat gets up to ?
    Failure is only someone elses judgement.
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  • cit_k
    cit_k Posts: 24,812 Forumite
    Just imagine the ATOS assessor is your cat. Although, your cat is probably more honest than the assessor is likely to be.
    [greenhighlight]but it matters when the most senior politician in the land is happy to use language and examples that are simply not true.
    [/greenhighlight][redtitle]
    The impact of this is to stigmatise people on benefits,
    and we should be deeply worried about that
    [/redtitle](house of lords debate, talking about Cameron)
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    cit_k, the OP is already very nervous of going to their medical. Do you think your scaremongering is helpful?
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  • i shouldnt laugh

    but i did...... a lot

    maybe they can assess the cat at the same time
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    i shouldnt laugh

    but i did...... a lot

    maybe they can assess the cat at the same time

    If there is one person that really should know better here, it is you. You are quite capable of working, yet you will not take a job that interferes with looking after your hamster. How dare you judge someone who is incapable of work through mental illness, when you do not work through sheer laziness?
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  • i shouldnt laugh

    but i did...... a lot

    maybe they can assess the cat at the same time

    I didn't laugh.....I just felt very sad reading this thread.
  • dmg24 wrote: »
    If there is one person that really should know better here, it is you. You are quite capable of working, yet you will not take a job that interferes with looking after your hamster. How dare you judge someone who is incapable of work through mental illness, when you do not work through sheer laziness?


    where have i ever said i will not take a job because if my hamsters? provide proof can you?

    and FYI i do have a job :cool:
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    where have i ever said i will not take a job because if my hamsters? provide proof can you?

    and FYI i do have a job :cool:

    Your view of work and your blessed hamsters is well documented. Your judgment of the OP is shameful.
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  • dmg24 wrote: »
    Your view of work and your blessed hamsters is well documented. Your judgment of the OP is shameful.


    just as i thought, cant provide proof

    hardly surprising since ive never said it :rotfl:
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