Missed PIP Atos Appointment

mmorril

Wondering what to say

nannytone_2

barring a real emergency ( in hospital, too ill to attend) then very little would be good reason.

why did you miss the appointment?

50Twuncle

See http://www.welfareweekly.com/atos-refuse-to-disclose-disability-benefit-assessment-profits/
ATOS are making huge profits on assessments - but are refusing to give figures !!

Parva

50Twuncle wrote: »

See http://www.welfareweekly.com/atos-refuse-to-disclose-disability-benefit-assessment-profits/
ATOS are making huge profits on assessments - but are refusing to give figures !!

Get you for putting the OP's mind at rest. Your post really helps.

nannytone_2

it isn't only one chance.
if you phone and ask for a new appointment ( with reason) you can rearrange.

its the not turning up thats the issue

tomtontom

mmorril wrote: »

i can see why people have killed themselves over matters such as this.

giving people just one chance to attend the appointment is absurd, especially people with mental health problems who are often disorganized, absent-minded and untogether.

the whole thing is draconian.

You originally posted nine days, have you been in contact with anyone to explain your reasons and rearrange an appt? They will give you a chance to explain your reasons and, if you contact them within a reasonable time, they will offer another appt.

No one should be killing themselves over something that is easily remedied.

diamonds

nannytone wrote: »

barring a real emergency ( in hospital, too ill to attend) then very little would be good reason.

why did you miss the appointment?

Well having a asthma attack and passing out and waking up hours later was not considered 'good reason enough' for me a few years ago, even with my GP medical notes that state I have poorly controlled asthma due to the unresponsive nature of such to medication and overuse of ventolin emergency inhaler as a last resort.

OP just call them, no point worrying yourself into a state, the longer you dont communicate they more them government employees frown on you like you are wasting their time and money.