My partner had an indefinite DLA award due to several chronic conditions some of which he has had since childhood. Last spring he was transferred to PIP and was assessed by a young physiotherapist employed by ATOS. It is very … Continue reading The result was zero points for everything

The care agency is contributing to the disabled hell now it seems.  Staffing crisis … 5 months I have only been out the house once, I cannot rely on them to turn up cancelling calls last moment as staff off … Continue reading The care agency is contributing to the disabled hell

The reason I started this petition wasn’t just about the DWP, it was about people being able to help each other. If we can’t travel to friends then how can we help them? If our friends are sick and we … Continue reading No one should be stopped from travelling by bus because of finance

I am pleased to know it is not just me in a way, sorry for all those people who are denied support but relieved it is not me going crazy. I had my PIP assessment at the beginning of the … Continue reading “The lady assessing me was a physiotherapist, she appeared nice and understanding”

I originally went for the assessment 11 months ago. The waiting and the uncertainty has been a huge stress, having to go through details again and again, as if they they don’t believe me and want to catch me out. … Continue reading The “physical examination” consisted of asking me to raise my arms and legs

I thought you might be interested in my book, ‘Austerity’s Victims’, which has now just been published.It is based on my work as a volunteer advocate for Cornwall Advocacy. Its aim is to show how adults with a learning disability … Continue reading Austerity’s Victims