Ruth Anim has learning difficulties, a heart problem and epilepsy. A work capability test by Atos said she should prepare for a jobm needs constant one-to-one care, has no concept of danger and attends life skills...

Atos Nurse Joyce Drummond Apologises Over 'Ridiculous' Disability Benefits

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 26th September 2012 19:59.

A nurse who used to work for government contractor Atos has apologised after describing how she was forced to “trick sick...

My son's DLA ends on 14 Jan 2013, and today I received the forms.

So I have contacted the department of Disability Alliance (DAP) who helped me the last time to ask if they still have copy of the old forms, as nothing's changed either way.

Just waiting for them to get back...

Little known about and underused ATOS Complaints Procedure:

Using the Atos Complaints Procedure

Two Citizens who the Judge granted anonymity have been successful in having a Judicial Review on the Work Capability Assessment granted by the High Court.

This JR centres around citizens with Mental Health Issues and I Quote:

"The present case concerns some of the problems...

As a few of my twitter friends will know I had my Incapacity Benefit stopped because I exceeded the 30 day time limit to return the ESA 50 FORM for migration well I challenged this decision on the grounds I had executive function disability due to SAH Stroke I have heard today that they...

I thought I would post this up ready.

My son's DLA will run out the day before his 18th Birthday, his birthday is 15 January, so I expect anytime over the following months his renewal will come through.

With this current award he was awarded from the age of 12 and its been...

This link is the DWP A to Z of medical conditions it is interesting in that much of this is in stark contrast to that of when put forward for an ATOS Medical.

I would strongly advise using there own info here against DWP/ATOS when having an assessment.

http://www.dwp.gov.u...

THIS RELATES TO THE WCA CARRIED OUT BY ATOS MEDICAL SERVICES.

Local Medical Committee Conference 2012
Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 May
BT Convention Centre, Kings Dock, Liverpool, L3 4FP

Motion 103 and 103a

103 HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT: That conference,...

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Half a million people are set to lose their disability benefits under government plans.

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Around 500,000...

Hi
I have hesitated to post this here for the reasons that I think you will see

On may 11th I have my ESA appeal. I am still on the assesment rate due to failing my interview. My sick notes all sign me off for stress/anxiety/depression and my Doctor , although intimidated by the state...

Police said the "desperate" 56-year-old man deliberately sliced it off above the ankle with a mechanical saw and threw it into an oven.
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Does anyone know about ESA please? SSP has just ran out and i've got the forms through for ESA. Says contribution based depends on NI paid but i only normally work part time, and income based is only payable if partner works under 24 hours. He's full time. I could be off up to another 6 months. Is there...

http://www.publications.parliament.u...1493/pip43.htm

Proposal to replace Disability Living Allowance with Personal Independence Payment

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