tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post4420899811950304558..comments2024-03-28T09:16:33.241+00:00Comments on Diary of a Benefit Scrounger: Some facts about ESA assessmentsSue Marshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849801822216267250noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-63160193799108876732016-12-22T19:15:29.309+00:002016-12-22T19:15:29.309+00:00If you are 60 why are you not claiming pension cre...If you are 60 why are you not claiming pension credit instead? You do not need to claim ESA nor seek work as of 60 years old.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08657697964734533075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-85750048025983334812014-11-25T14:05:09.144+00:002014-11-25T14:05:09.144+00:00the government take millions of pounds from people...the government take millions of pounds from people banks rule the world by giving out loans people cant afford and just printing more money out and your moning about amere 60 pounds lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-73831424949090721552014-06-25T11:47:49.922+01:002014-06-25T11:47:49.922+01:00Hello all,
I am writing my dissertation on ATOS a...Hello all,<br /><br />I am writing my dissertation on ATOS and the problems encountered, if anyone would allow me to speak to them regarding this issue please email me at khiggi200@caledonian.ac.uk<br /><br />Looking forward to speaking to you.<br /><br />- KatieKatie Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-46515775189713663312012-12-05T20:38:17.148+00:002012-12-05T20:38:17.148+00:00Hi, yes it IS only about getting people onto a low...Hi, yes it IS only about getting people onto a lower benefit. I have several medical problems, some dating back to 1969, but I was working up until November 2006 when I was made redundant. I have applied for numerous jobs but have only had two replies (both negative)and as I have had 4 operations in that time and would need either to work on the ground floor or have access to a lift, who can blame them? Oh yes, forgot to mention, I am now 60years old. I have just had notification of an impending ESA assessment. My joy knows no bounds-Job Seekers here I come!<br /><br />The thing is, that I don't have a problem with working but the logistics (as seen by the prospective employer) make it a non-starter. Come on, with millions of unemployed people available, why would they choose me?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648657491589533661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-41732943654563136792012-05-25T09:08:01.849+01:002012-05-25T09:08:01.849+01:00you couldn't advise me whether wed be entitled...you couldn't advise me whether wed be entitled too any financial help..... my son has hypotonia and hypermobility and developmental coordination difficulties, and we normall manage ok but he was ran over b someone on a bike and broke two bones in his leg, he is in full plaster to groin area and is very dependent. physio says hell not be back to normal for months and months, could i cllaim carers allowance or anything with it being temporary thankshelennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-18723346088024101492012-02-23T09:38:05.474+00:002012-02-23T09:38:05.474+00:00ive just had to cancel my medical and re arrange i...ive just had to cancel my medical and re arrange it for another date as i am 38 weeks pregnant and have been suffering from high blood pressure so have been advised by my midwife and doctor to reschedule for after the baby is born on march 7th as i may be having a c-section. when i called up atos healthcare they allowed me to do this but gave me an appointment for the 9th march, i mean really??? Im afraid if i have a c-section (which at the moment is looking odds on) i am not going to be able to go again, and they will stop my benefit. when i spoke to the "nice" gentleman from atos healthcare he basically said its not his problem and that this was all he could do!! I now have been in contact with citiczens advice and am waiting for a call back to see if they can do anything for me. The way these people speak to you from atos is absolutely appauling i must say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-73829997745090714292011-10-30T10:44:35.045+00:002011-10-30T10:44:35.045+00:00ESA test put a shocking amount of burden on ill an...ESA test put a shocking amount of burden on ill and severely disabled people. Most information could be obtained from medical records before they decide it's necessary to drag people into medicals.<br />I have HIV/HEP C given to me from the NHS. Severe haemophilia a( achronic bleeding disorder, chronic joint problems. Do I really need to be assessed? Crazy waste of money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-44746476167210198562010-10-22T08:31:53.774+01:002010-10-22T08:31:53.774+01:00Thanks for the comment Robert.
I'm so sorry y...Thanks for the comment Robert. <br />I'm so sorry you've hit such a brick wall with your applications. <br />This is one of the things that concerns me the most. <br />If you have a disability but are found fit to work, who will employ us? Your story shows very well that employers will always choose the healthy candidate over the candidate with health issues.Sue Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849801822216267250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-73799176659642829942010-10-22T08:10:52.799+01:002010-10-22T08:10:52.799+01:00They are not seen as Scroungers lets get that righ...They are not seen as Scroungers lets get that right do not even joke about it, the appeal which is in place to make sure the system is not leaning to the government to much is so far passing 80% of the people who fail as unfit to work.<br /><br />But I think we must put this right, people who want to go onto ESA have two medicals to go through, but we always have, OK the new medical is a bit more of a burden.<br /><br />But the first medical is not really a medical it's called a PCA a Patients Capability assessment it's been around for a long time.<br /><br />It's assessment can be done by non medical people, it will ask can you walk if you say nope I cannot walk you will get 15 points once you get 15 points your deemed disabled. It has a range of questions, I cannot walk more then 50Mtries without being in extreme pain so I get 15 points, I also get 15 for my bowel problems and 15 points for my bladder problems. since you only need 15 most people will answer and get the 15 points, the problem comes for people who have stress related illness or mental health.<br /><br />Then you have the so called back to work medical, this is the one thats causing the nightmare, because lets be honest if you had an employer who was willing to put in place help, I do not believe anyone cannot work except those who are near to death, I could work at something, do not ask me what, because my education is poor, I have serious problem with memory and I have serious problems with my temper when the pain is bad, but I could work.<br /><br />But lets be honest anyone know employers who are willing to employ me plus a carer plus give me time to lay down during the day once I have my morphine injection, if you do let me know.<br /><br />The one good thing is the appeal process, but I'm told 10% of people who are deemed fit to work, one lady decided not to go to appeal because the broken leg she had twenty years ago is now better, but for those that do appeal 80% are deemed unfit to work, I'm told 10% are going to go back through the medical in three months time because the GP has said they cannot work.<br /><br />But I've been seeking work for ten years now, I've filled in 980 job applications and I've had three replies all negative. so is this about getting people onto lower benefits oh yes.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186557603493331701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-14006838055146491912010-10-21T23:31:23.873+01:002010-10-21T23:31:23.873+01:00There is one aspect missing from Ken's contrib...There is one aspect missing from Ken's contribution, and that is what must be done for the innocent relatives of scroungers. the aged parents and the children.<br /><br />Always willing to learn.SWruralhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194385100414263357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-38709309366900065242010-10-21T22:05:10.145+01:002010-10-21T22:05:10.145+01:00Hi Sue
I'm a refugee from UK Polling Report, w...Hi Sue<br />I'm a refugee from UK Polling Report, which placed me on pre-moderation after the election after I started being rude about the comments "policy" and inconsistency in the application thereof.<br /><br />This is just to say good luck with it, and looking forward hopefully to contributing in future - it's good to see you attracting traffic from all sides<br /><br />All the best <br /><br />John (Johntt as was before exile!)Jonathan Pembrokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011576136858352599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568034298343558962.post-89529269155160899532010-10-21T17:49:40.234+01:002010-10-21T17:49:40.234+01:00Hi Sue...I read both articles, and to be honest, w...Hi Sue...I read both articles, and to be honest, was quite surprised at how fair the system seems to be, the people running it are obviously having a few problems but overall it seems okay. If we can free up resources to improve service to people with real problems then great. I commented on UKPR that valuable resources were wasted on selfish people, vexacious litigation, false claims, anti-social behaviour, etc., etc., these are the areas that need attention, if we can reclaim those wasted revenues, we can improve services to you, and any other people entitled to proper support from society. As a Tory, I am in favour of a small State, but of course I want members of society with illness or disability to share in the good fortune of the mainstream, my personal view is that over the last few years more and more people have jumped onto the State bandwagon and it's time we chucked 'em off. I don't care what happens to them to be honest, but I do care about people in real need.<br />I had the back and slap plaster removed from my leg today, I've now got a sort of high tech boot.....very fetching. :-)KENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161100235389055056noreply@blogger.com