Protecting disability rights

5/7/2017

The Foundation awarded Vauxhall Community Law Centre a grant of £8,000. The Centre offers advice on many different legal issues, including employment disputes.
This guidance was invaluable for local Vauxhall resident, Mrs D, who sought the support of the Law Centre in order to challenge a medical assessment by the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). Following the assessment, she was found to be fit for work despite suffering from depression, heart problems and osteoarthritis. In between lodging her appeal and the hearing, Mrs D became so ill that she was put in intensive care.
The Centre helped her appeal the decision and represented her at the hearing. She was then awarded the higher rate of the mobility component and the middle rate of the core component of DLA.

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Joan Kershaw

16/5/2019 05:46:17 pm

I heard today I was going to have to return my motobility car,from what I can deduce from the decision they have made is I am two points less then I was a year ago,although I'm considerably less mobile.
I would like to appeal this decision,I am seventy years old and when I was first awarded motobility it was for life,I rely on my car so much,as its my only way of independence to see family and friends.
I would appreciate any advice or help you can give me,I am going to ring the DWP tomorrow for a copy of the report,and let them know I will be apealing there judgement.
Hope to hear from you soon thank you

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