This morning the dreaded letter from DWP arrived telling me that they have stopped my benefit after only scoring 12 points (you have to get 15) at the personal capability assessment. I don't know what to do next especially as most of the points awarded were for mental health issues and do not relate to my underlying health at all.
I understand that I have the right to appeal but at the moment all I can feel is a major sense of panic! I *know* that I am not able to work and having tried unsuccessfully to get back into employment for several years I also know that it would take a miracle for someone to consider employing me.
Bottom line is that my husband is unable to work either (although very close to getting his pension) and I totally depend on IB for paying the bills.
Anyone have any advice or successfully appealed based on being this close to 15 points??
This is about the final straw particularly as in the last few months I've had one of the worst down phases for 3/4 years and it's not going away.
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I understand that I have the right to appeal but at the moment all I can feel is a major sense of panic! I *know* that I am not able to work and having tried unsuccessfully to get back into employment for several years I also know that it would take a miracle for someone to consider employing me.
Bottom line is that my husband is unable to work either (although very close to getting his pension) and I totally depend on IB for paying the bills.
Anyone have any advice or successfully appealed based on being this close to 15 points??
This is about the final straw particularly as in the last few months I've had one of the worst down phases for 3/4 years and it's not going away.
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