MR decision letter -> Question

Hi prefer not to say,
Very disappointing to hear that your MR was refused. This is often the case, but success at tribunal is much more likely! (Despite DWP MR refusal!)
You will need to fill out a SSCS1 form which can be done online. Most if the questions are personal stuff, or about availability for a hearing etc.
You will need to complete the reasons in grounds of appeal. You can simply say DWP has refused to award benefit because they have failed to understand the true extent of your disabilities, or something similar.
Since I believe you have written a full MR letter you do not have to repeat everything, you could add that DWP has ignored the evidence you have produced.
Alternatively you could copy and paste the MR info and make the comment you have done this because it has been ignored.
You can add more info to counter anything additional from the MR.
Please note that if you use the online form you can type your reasons in the relevant box. However if you type a lot here the formatting goes weird so when the papers get printed out for the tribunal it comes out as one long paragraph no gaps!
In this case upload the reasons as a separate document. Label each page clearly with name and NI number. ( nb you will get a copy of the papers too, as will DWP.)
If you use the online form you can get notification by text as to receipt of the appeal, and other important events relating to the appeal hearing.
Remember that you have one month to lodge the appeal, unless you can argue a good reason for being late. Your appeal may not be allowed up be heard if you are late without such reason.
Concerning so called perching stools.
This is technically a fold away high stool that can be used alongside the cooker. You can pull it out when needed and then fold it away when not in use. Very useful for narrow kitchens. If you can not stand and cook, the idea is that you could use such a stool to help you to be able to cook. Obviously you could use a more flimsy foldaway stool, or a stool would help and you have the space, you could use any suitable stool. The use of any such stool, if reasonably required, whether officially a perching stool or just a normal kitchen or bar stool. could comprise 'using an aid/appliance and should entitle you to 2 pts - 1b.
Of course unless you can peel, chop, read packets, understand cooking timings etc, whilst a stool might offer some assistance, it won't negate the need for physical help.
I hope this helps.
Good luck with the appeal.
LL26