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[Mattypompy]

Hunni, don’t pay anyone to help you, there’s no need. To start with, the tribunal board are independent from DWP so are much more willing to listen to you. Second, as this story says http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42862904, the DWP are having to review over a million pip cases on mental health where they didn’t previously consider mobility issues for people with MH problems. You may find yours is one of those cases. Regardless, the tribunal will have to consider this court ruling when they do their assessment. Talk to Citizens Advice and ask them what they are recommending in light of this ruling.

Hi Paula,

Yes I saw that ruling, disgusting how the government tried to oppose it anyway. The minister doing that was my local Tory MP.

I thought that was referring to people already in receipt of PIP but not awarded mobility due to the anxiety/MH exclusion? Maybe I'm wrong. Anyway I will go to my local advice centre. We don't have CAB here. I may get a free 1/2 session with a local lawyer too. The first tier tribunal rejected my case, gave me 6 points I needed 8, so I'm having to appeal to the upper tribunal on points of law so it gets complex. I'll see what my options are, I'm still waiting for the statement of reasons. Really stressful but am trying to be kind to myself.

[Mattypompy]

'2ce - 1ce for ESA and once for PIP'

What's this for your husband anyway Paula? He won his Tribunal?

[Paula]

I thought that was referring to people already in receipt of PIP but not awarded mobility due to the anxiety/MH exclusion?

Hmm the correspondent who wrote that article said dwp had told her they’d be focusing on those whose claims were rejected, not those in receipt of the award. Which shows just how much confusion there is over this and why Organisations such as Fightback and Citizens Advice will be heavily focussed on this right now.

Just a thought, this new ruling is actually a point of law, surely?

[Mattypompy]

Hmm the correspondent who wrote that article said dwp had told her they’d be focusing on those whose claims were rejected, not those in receipt of the award. Which shows just how much confusion there is over this and why Organisations such as Fightback and Citizens Advice will be heavily focussed on this right now.

Just a thought, this new ruling is actually a point of law, surely?

Very true it's a point of law. I wasn't claiming any mobility component but as you say, it's a wee bit confusing. Maybe they'll review am MH claims.

I haven't tried Fightback. Is that the paid subscription website.

Thanks for the input guys.

Continued health to all