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5 years 5 months ago #240304 by lindat
Hp report appalling was created by lindat
25 days after dwp received written request for copy of UP report it finally arrived and all reasons for DM comments became clear. The HP based all her assumptions on her unbelievable assertion that fibro fog, the term used to describe the impaired cognitive function, memory problems inability to concentrate, easily distracted etc symptoms caused by Fibromyalgia, is not caused by Fibromyalgia but by a Learning Disability So she states over and over that I do not have any problems with this activity as I do not have a Learning Disability so do not have 'Fibro fog'. Seriously the clue is in the name :angry: I have Sent responses in detail to this and numerous incorrect statements to be included in MR. I feel I should complain to Atos who employ this HP, what if she assesses other fibro sufferers? Is there any point do you think other than making me feel like I have tried?
Thanks
Linda

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5 years 5 months ago #240317 by Gordon
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lindat

Complaints can lead to a revised Decision, compensation and/or further training for the assessor in question.

I would be cautious of describing it as "brain fog" or "fibro fog", I think the phrases trivialises the problems that claimants face with memory and cognition, due to their conditions, tiredness or the effects of medication. A better term would Cognitive Dysfunction.

Explain how you are affected and what causes the issue. You need to be affected on the majority of days so explain when you are affected and if it varies, how this happens? How you are at your worst, your best and on average, best doesn't have to mean OK.

To be of value you must relate your problems back to the PIP activities, so explain how your memory and cognitive problems affect your ability to complete the PIP activities.

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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5 years 5 months ago #240326 by lindat
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We did explain in detail, explaining the cognitive dysfunction, memory problems, brain freeze etc etc for every question, as did my Gp. . Hp is calling it fibro fog all the way through her report then saying I don't have it as I don't have learning disability. Mind she also says she just read the pip questionnaire, no mention of the typed answers attached to pip 2 form or gp, husband and sons statements, day diary and the rest in the 49 extra pages.
I guess I just need to rest and try to reduce flare this has all caused then think when clearer headed.
Thank you as always for your help Gordon
Linda
Thank you Gordon
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