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Thanks Bro, I am just worried about showing myself up in front of someone that doesn't understand Mental Health problems. At least if you have someone that is more understanding it may be a little easy.
I get worked up easily and upset, so if the HCP is not understanding or and cruel, I will be devastated.
Its hard not to worry and I will be glad when it is over.
Thanks.

noel wrote: Thanks Bro, I am just worried about showing myself up in front of someone that doesn't understand Mental Health problems. At least if you have someone that is more understanding it may be a little easy.
I get worked up easily and upset, so if the HCP is not understanding or and cruel, I will be devastated.
Its hard not to worry and I will be glad when it is over.
Thanks.

Hi n,

I wouldn't worry !!!

If they have insisted that you must have a F2F, and they are aware of your MH issues, and resulting symptoms/limitations, then they will have to take you as they find you.

The HCP's supposedly have telephone access to Mental Function Champions where needed :

www.atoshealthcare.com/claimants/faq_vie...ntal_health_assessed

bro58

Hi n,

See related B&W News Story here :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/2328-judg...n-mental-health-case

bro58

Update.
I had my F2F last week.
I am very anxious about it because I was in 10 to 15 minutes and he said that he had no more questions for me because he had enough information about my mental health.
He was very nice and friendly.
I am worried because all he did was to type on keyboard, is this the LIMMA machine ?
He did not ask about my other conditions.
How long does it normally take to hear from the DWP after this F2F, any ideas please.
Thank you for reading this and your help.

noel wrote: Update.
I had my F2F last week.
I am very anxious about it because I was in 10 to 15 minutes and he said that he had no more questions for me because he had enough information about my mental health.
He was very nice and friendly.
I am worried because all he did was to type on keyboard, is this the LIMMA machine ?
He did not ask about my other conditions.
How long does it normally take to hear from the DWP after this F2F, any ideas please.
Thank you for reading this and your help.

Hi n,

Curtailment of a F2F "can" be a good sign, as the ATOS HCP may feel that they have gathered enough information to recommend an award of ESA.

The ESA85 Medical Report generated at the F2F is sent electronically to The ESA DM.

How long they will take to make a decision and inform you, is anybodies guess.

Especially with the Xmas, New Year holidays.

Hopefully you will gain a good result.

Please return to let us know.

bro58

Thanks Bro.
Is it ATOS who decide which group to place you in, or the DWP decision maker.
Thanks.