ATOS assessment.....

[bottleblond]

I have just had my second ATOS assessment for my Agoraphobia and what a difference it was from the last time.

First time around, I was send a not medical person who basically wanted to know my every move from the moment I got up until the moment I went to bed. It was very indepth, long and extremely drawn out.

This time, I was sent an actual doctor who was wonderful. One of the first things he said to me was, "Your CPN has sent a VERY detailed letter so I'm rather surprised that I'm here in the first place". He knew what he was talking about so that helped me ALOT because I didn't have to explain what agoraphobia was etc.

Fingers crossed that I've passed but only time will tell.



Lisa
xx

[BobbyDog]

Well done.

[suzy-sue]

Glad it went better this time Lisa ..Sounds like they have got their act together .Will keep my fingers and bits crossed for you .Luv Sue x

[bottleblond]

Thank you poppets xxx

[yvonne_uk_98]

glad to hear went better for you this time. do you mind if I keep you in my prayers.

[bottleblond]

Thank you Yvonne and of course you can.

[pauline]

Have to say i have been worrying myself sick about this. My friend got sent for last december and he got no points and he is toally ill with health problems and anxiety. He has been very low about it and keeps telling me everyday and its got to the point now where i don't want to see him we walk our dogs together otherwise i would not go out. I went to see my doctor last week and was crying about it all. I know its silly as i have not been called yet but i know i will be. everyday i dread the postman coming. What with the proggrammes that have been on the tv about the tests there is no hope for me.

[Alvi]

I'm really glad your assessment went well. I had one recently and they didn't even ask about my agoraphobia or mental health problems. I was asked questions like, can I dress myself and can I walk more then 200 yards. Been worried sick about getting the results as I've heard lots of people have being losing there benefits.

[kittikat]

Ahh, that's great news Lisa, I hope you get the result you deserve. Some of those idiots don't have a clue about anything. Great that you got a doctor on side this time round. Fingers crossed for you, Kitti xx

[bottleblond]

Have to say i have been worrying myself sick about this. My friend got sent for last december and he got no points and he is toally ill with health problems and anxiety. He has been very low about it and keeps telling me everyday and its got to the point now where i don't want to see him we walk our dogs together otherwise i would not go out. I went to see my doctor last week and was crying about it all. I know its silly as i have not been called yet but i know i will be. everyday i dread the postman coming. What with the proggrammes that have been on the tv about the tests there is no hope for me.

That's the thing with these assessments Pauline...If You're not assessed by an actual doctor, then the people who are assessing you see you are fit and well because they can't phisically see our illness.

Don't worry about it before you need to hun. If you do get called then you can submit a doctors letter etc which will help your case.

Lisa
xx