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Originally Posted by martyh
Aren't they the worst people to have that kind of power ? .If i had listened to my specialist last year i would still be on the sick instead of earning a good living
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It depends. Take for example Crohn's disease, it is different for everyone but if you read the guidelines set for the DWP they don't have a clue, it makes it out like nothing more than a mild tummy upset. What chance do certain illness have when it's like that. My GP and consultant know the extent of my illnesses and what it also entails, I'm sure they would and I would welcome them to be able to decide on my behalf.
If it was for a bad back and solely based on a GP's say so then I'd agree with you.
Also what has being able to pick up a coin, or reach your top pocket got to do with Crohn's disease? On the surface most wouldn't even 'look' ill, it's all wrong.