So, after reapplying to the Adult Disability people, *last July*, and spending 9 months in an anxious state, I finally got hold of them yesterday. Apparently, I was awarded the benefit again, a month ago, BUT, the letter of proof "got lost in the post". I mean, you just can't make this stuff up, can you?
@homebird They are very disorganised. I have to fill forms in and answer questions all of the time. It's a total waste of everone's time- I have a progressive illness - I am never getting better just getting worse as slow as I can make it. lol I'm glad you have it now. Maybe there is a way to log on to one of the govername websites for you to check next time?
@Mandypar Oh I did all that, but all they do is tell you to wait in line on the phone or on the web page. Then they cut you off because you've been waiting so long! It's taken me forever to actually get hold of them. I mean, you wouldn't want to be claiming for mental health issues, now would you? Never mind physical disability. It's enough to send you over the edge!
@homebird I'll let you into a secret - I make my husband open all letters to me from government departments. I freak out too much. It started when I had the inland revenue investigate the same tax year twice. (It was actually started when my employer made a mistake with my P45) which wasn't covered by Inland Revenue help pages. (They gave me two P45s).
@homebird How spiteful of your ex. I'm fortunate that I haven't seen a real person for years on the benefits side of things.
@Mandypar I don't blame you. I get a close friend to come with me now whenever I have to talk to them face to face. They have had me completely traumatised over the years. I once had my benefit stopped, without warning, because my ex told them I was working (I am not, nor have been able to for over 20 years!). That feeling that someone sitting at a desk somewhere has such power over your life is terrifying.