How to appeal ~ successfully?

Hello. At some stage I will get a decision made re-appeal against the WRAG placement. I doubt that I can get CAB involved because of access problems i.e. long queues and long waits to see an adviser. No can do. My doctor won't give me a letter of support directly but will send info to DWP when they request it. My condition has worsened since the original limited work form was filled in and I have informed them about this. I haven't had any sort of medical assessment. I went from IB to ESA. What can I do? I have the full support of my family and no doubt they will write letters to help. I'm dreading an appeal as my condition is invisible. Many doctors haven't a clue about autonomic neuropathy. I've printed off reams of info about it off the net inc some from the DWP site!

I did permitted work since 2006, but progress was slow because of nerve damage affecting my hands. I sold very little artwork and I tried really hard over the summer to expand what I was doing and made myself very ill. I was never going to be able to come off benefits and I nearly killed myself trying. I haven't recovered and probably won't. No way could I work outside my home because of the complex nature of my condition which has affected my whole body.

I have been given a date to attend the first WFI and am in a quandary what to do.

Any help would be appreciated.

TCP

Thanks, Gordon. I'll have to make my mind up about the WFI and a phone call would seem the best thing.

I'm very grateful for this site it has helped me so much. It's also a case that you realise that you are not alone!

Best wishes

Trish

my WFI was supposed to be tomorrow, i called today & aske dif i could deffer it or have it over the telephone as i was appealing & i couldnt go to the jobcentre because of my panic & anxiety attacks.

i was told ot to come tomorrow & they would be in touch, she was very understanding & nice.

good luck

martin

Martin, that sounds good. I shall wait nearer the time and see how I feel. I also need to know if the appeal is to go ahead. It's over 3 weeks since I sent the request in. My biggest worry is that my condition, although in constant pain all over and it is progressive, it also fluctuates. I look well and yet have physical and mental health problems. My doctor knows little about me and may not support me, as I only see her to check out individual symptoms.
I have to travel some distance to a CAB that will deal with me and borrowing money off a relative for the fares involved. The appeal would be 20 miles by taxi. This is all ridiculous and draining me and my nervous and cardiovascular system.

Fingers x'd for a lottery win! :/