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Old 07-07-2017, 20:57   #346
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Re: Worrying news for ESA claimants converting from DLA to PIP.

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Well Taf on the plus side you have your boy's file that you can use and show to the relevant parties in the hope that they will be more understanding your daughter's needs. I really hope and pray they will be more understanding and you and your daughter this time around therefore with a bit of luck your family will not need to go through all the past stress again.

One can hope anyway.
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Sorry to hear that Taf but i hope things will go easier for you living on benefits these days is anything but a life of leisure not only do you have to endure and adapt as best you can to your medical conditions but living with the constant stress of the assessments takes a mental toll. Can only wish you the best and hope it doesn't get too tough for you meaningless as that is practically.
Agree and now they know you have had a successful appeal I think they'll be keen to give you a fair hearing first time out. You've been through the process now so I think second time around should be easier.

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Re: Worrying news for ESA claimants converting from DLA to PIP.

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The simple fact that the ATOS / Capita "medical professionals" who carry out the very short assessments (less than an hour) are usually paramedics, physiotherapists or young nurses shows how the system is being rigged to deny applicants the aid they deserve.

At least at tribunal you get a proper time-served doctor, a disability specialist and an unbiased serving judge.

But not for long, as moves are afoot again to move everything online with DWP-paid tribunal panels.
Indeed. Too many independent tribunals are coming to the wrong decision as far as this Government is concerned.

As a result they want to scrap personal tribunals (where appellants generally do better) and remove the disability specialist.
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Old 08-07-2017, 12:30   #348
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Agree and now they know you have had a successful appeal I think they'll be keen to give you a fair hearing first time out. You've been through the process now so I think second time around should be easier.
A FB forum is full of people who were already on PIP at the higher levels being dropped to zero points by ATOS-Capita-DWP. Some fully win at tribunal, many don't. It's a lottery loaded against claimants, with rules being changed by the DWP to ensure more failures.
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Indeed. Too many independent tribunals are coming to the wrong decision as far as this Government is concerned.

As a result they want to scrap personal tribunals (where appellants generally do better) and remove the disability specialist.
H'mm. If the independent tribunals keep coming to the wrong conclusion, maybe we should be insisting on referring these to the ECJ.

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A FB forum is full of people who were already on PIP at the higher levels being dropped to zero points by ATOS-Capita-DWP. Some fully win at tribunal, many don't. It's a lottery loaded against claimants, with rules being changed by the DWP to ensure more failures.
I don't know whether this is the lottery some claim, or whether people are just annoyed that their benefits are being terminated.

The problem is, that there are so many people abusing the system. The issue is how to get the balance right.

I would not wish any genuine claimant to lose out, but we do need to stop paying out taxpayer's money to those who are claiming under false pretences.
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Re: Worrying news for ESA claimants converting from DLA to PIP.

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I don't know whether this is the lottery some claim, or whether people are just annoyed that their benefits are being terminated.

The problem is, that there are so many people abusing the system. The issue is how to get the balance right.

I would not wish any genuine claimant to lose out, but we do need to stop paying out taxpayer's money to those who are claiming under false pretences.
Absolutely 100% spot on Old Boy. However, you risk being lynched here for even expressing such a heinous suggestion. The very mention of benefit controls sends lots of people into a flat spin. Enjoy
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H'mm. If the independent tribunals keep coming to the wrong conclusion, maybe we should be insisting on referring these to the ECJ.

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I don't know whether this is the lottery some claim, or whether people are just annoyed that their benefits are being terminated.

The problem is, that there are so many people abusing the system. The issue is how to get the balance right.

I would not wish any genuine claimant to lose out, but we do need to stop paying out taxpayer's money to those who are claiming under false pretences.
theres plenty of advice how to get a good decision on here
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Re: Worrying news for ESA claimants converting from DLA to PIP.

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H'mm. If the independent tribunals keep coming to the wrong conclusion, maybe we should be insisting on referring these to the ECJ.

Not.

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I don't know whether this is the lottery some claim, or whether people are just annoyed that their benefits are being terminated.

The problem is, that there are so many people abusing the system. The issue is how to get the balance right.

I would not wish any genuine claimant to lose out, but we do need to stop paying out taxpayer's money to those who are claiming under false pretences.
Have you got proof of this wildly exaggerated statement OB?.

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H'mm. If the independent tribunals keep coming to the wrong conclusion, maybe we should be insisting on referring these to the ECJ.

Not.

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I don't know whether this is the lottery some claim, or whether people are just annoyed that their benefits are being terminated.

The problem is, that there are so many people abusing the system. The issue is how to get the balance right.

I would not wish any genuine claimant to lose out, but we do need to stop paying out taxpayer's money to those who are claiming under false pretences.
While there is a small minority that cheat the system the vast majority of claimants are genuine unless you read the usual demonising culprits of our so called media OB.

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H'mm. If the independent tribunals keep coming to the wrong conclusion, maybe we should be insisting on referring these to the ECJ.

Not.

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I don't know whether this is the lottery some claim, or whether people are just annoyed that their benefits are being terminated.

The problem is, that there are so many people abusing the system. The issue is how to get the balance right.

I would not wish any genuine claimant to lose out, but we do need to stop paying out taxpayer's money to those who are claiming under false pretences
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Anybody who cheats the system should have to face the full wrath of the law IMO.

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Absolutely 100% spot on Old Boy. However, you risk being lynched here for even expressing such a heinous suggestion. The very mention of benefit controls sends lots of people into a flat spin. Enjoy
Nothing of the sort as we know there is a small minority that cheat the system just like other society systems but don't exaggerate it like you usually do.
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I don't know whether this is the lottery some claim, or whether people are just annoyed that their benefits are being terminated.
The tribunals work to the same rules as ATOS and Capita, but they actually read all the evidence prepared by medical experts.

Unlike ATOS and Capita that make unjust decisions to keep to the DWP plan of cutting benefits for the majority.

ATOS and Capita receive funding to pay for the sourcing medical-expert evidence, but they don't do it, preferring that the claimant pays the bill.
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theres plenty of advice how to get a good decision on here
Good grief you are rather pathetic sometimes papa as l thought you being a educated man you would think before offering your wonderful considered advice..
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Good grief you are rather pathetic sometimes papa as l thought you being a educated man you would think before offering your wonderful considered advice..
wuhh i thought i was being helpful
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wuhh i thought i was being helpful
Not being clever myself in the vast majority of things l think you know exactly what your meaning was as yes crack down hard on those who cheat the system but don't espouse that cheating the system is widespread because it most certainly ain't..
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The tribunals work to the same rules as ATOS and Capita, but they actually read all the evidence prepared by medical experts.

Unlike ATOS and Capita that make unjust decisions to keep to the DWP plan of cutting benefits for the majority.

ATOS and Capita receive funding to pay for the sourcing medical-expert evidence, but they don't do it, preferring that the claimant pays the bill.
For ESA reports it's part of the GPs contract and for PIP they are paid.

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There is a contractual obligation for any GP who has issued a Med3 (fit note) to provide medical reports in relation to Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance on an ESA113. This should be done free of charge as covered by the contractual arrangements between GPs and the relevant Primary Care Trust..
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Not being clever myself in the vast majority of things l think you know exactly what your meaning was as yes crack down hard on those who cheat the system but don't espouse that cheating the system is widespread because it most certainly ain't..
Well, Den , I think you will find that the majority of people in work do think that many claims are fraudulent. This is precisely why so many people are concerned about it.

If Channel 4 and others have no difficulty in exposing these people, how on earth can you come to the conclusion that this is not a widespread problem?

I have nothing but contempt for these people, because not only is my money being used to support these people - criminals - but also, they are making untold problems for genuine claimants, who ard looked upon with suspicion.

The government needs to be one step ahead of the criminals and not let the odd mistake shake tbeir resolve.
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Well, Den , I think you will find that the majority of people in work do think that many claims are fraudulent.
Facts OB and these are by the DWP.

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...es-2016-17.pdf

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[B]If Channel 4 and others have no difficulty in exposing these people, how on earth can you come to the conclusion that this is not a widespread problem? [B]
Reading things in the media or watching them on TV does not make benefit cheating widespread end off...
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Well, Den , I think you will find that the majority of people in work do think that many claims are fraudulent. This is precisely why so many people are concerned about it.

If Channel 4 and others have no difficulty in exposing these people, how on earth can you come to the conclusion that this is not a widespread problem?

I have nothing but contempt for these people, because not only is my money being used to support these people - criminals - but also, they are making untold problems for genuine claimants, who ard looked upon with suspicion.

The government needs to be one step ahead of the criminals and not let the odd mistake shake tbeir resolve.
well it makes one wonder why so many are failing the assessment but of course it's always the wrong decision when you don't get a pay day
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