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6 years 1 week ago #229471 by Brog
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Hi All,
This is my first post.
I recently had my WCA abandoned after just over two hours because the HCP would not continue because in severe pain, fatigue and discomfort I had raised a red flag by regrettably stating that I was “being tortured” by the assessment. I was told that I would be recalled and would have to start the assessment from the beginning as all information would be deleted.
I am 49 and despite my disabilities have always been in decent work but now with ageing I am finding it impossible to meet the demands of work. My employer is currently looking at Ill health retirement as I have been away from work for almost a year and have been diagnosed with CRPS, thoracic outlet syndrome and have a severe burn and loss of function in my (dominant) right hand.
I also sustained a head injury in childhood has resulted in full loss of hearing in my left ear and a severe visual impairment in my right eye. Other injuries include spinal compression and lumbar disc prolapse.
Would anyone be able to advise best next steps.
Many thanks
This is my first post.
I recently had my WCA abandoned after just over two hours because the HCP would not continue because in severe pain, fatigue and discomfort I had raised a red flag by regrettably stating that I was “being tortured” by the assessment. I was told that I would be recalled and would have to start the assessment from the beginning as all information would be deleted.
I am 49 and despite my disabilities have always been in decent work but now with ageing I am finding it impossible to meet the demands of work. My employer is currently looking at Ill health retirement as I have been away from work for almost a year and have been diagnosed with CRPS, thoracic outlet syndrome and have a severe burn and loss of function in my (dominant) right hand.
I also sustained a head injury in childhood has resulted in full loss of hearing in my left ear and a severe visual impairment in my right eye. Other injuries include spinal compression and lumbar disc prolapse.
Would anyone be able to advise best next steps.
Many thanks
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6 years 1 week ago #229490 by Gordon
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Brog
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
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Unfortunately, if no report was produced from the first assessment then a new one will need to be held but I would consider making a complaint to Maximus about the first one; two hours is an excessive length of time for an assessment, the average is probably about an hour and obviously their failure to complete it and produce a report.
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Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
Unfortunately, if no report was produced from the first assessment then a new one will need to be held but I would consider making a complaint to Maximus about the first one; two hours is an excessive length of time for an assessment, the average is probably about an hour and obviously their failure to complete it and produce a report.
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6 years 1 week ago #229534 by Brog
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Hi Gordon
Thank you very much for your response.
Forgive me as I do not wish to appear negative as I'm more of a realistic disposition and I truly see little point in taking up a complaint and at best receiving a standardised reply and ultimately the inhuman treatment of sick and disabled people continuing unabated.
Do you (or anyone else) have any success stories regarding a change of practice from a complaint?
Apologies, as I see complaints woefully harmful system of limited value.
Best wishes.
Thank you very much for your response.
Forgive me as I do not wish to appear negative as I'm more of a realistic disposition and I truly see little point in taking up a complaint and at best receiving a standardised reply and ultimately the inhuman treatment of sick and disabled people continuing unabated.
Do you (or anyone else) have any success stories regarding a change of practice from a complaint?
Apologies, as I see complaints woefully harmful system of limited value.
Best wishes.
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6 years 1 week ago #229543 by Gordon
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Brog
Making a complaint gives you leverage, it may not be of any value but I have seen it used to get a taxi to and from the assessment or even a home assessment.
Gordon
Making a complaint gives you leverage, it may not be of any value but I have seen it used to get a taxi to and from the assessment or even a home assessment.
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