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I must say that I am a bit concerned by the use of ATOS, they don't seem to have much of a good track record in these matters. But then that doesn't seem to have changed things very much.
At the moment, long term IB claimants are exempt from transferring to the new benefit and I don't think it affects majority of DLA claimants yet. I do remember some scare stories being bandied about earlier this year, these were quickly denied by many of the disability charities in the UK at the time.
Does anyone know of the guidelines that ATOS should be using when determining someones eligibility for ESA.
I must say that I am a bit concerned by the use of ATOS, they don't seem to have much of a good track record in these matters. But then that doesn't seem to have changed things very much.
At the moment, long term IB claimants are exempt from transferring to the new benefit and I don't think it affects majority of DLA claimants yet. I do remember some scare stories being bandied about earlier this year, these were quickly denied by many of the disability charities in the UK at the time.
Does anyone know of the guidelines that ATOS should be using when determining someones eligibility for ESA.
Only for now as you say - apparently they (including me ) will be transferred starting from April time next year.
Do you mean the point system listed here and here (pdf).
That is part of what I am enquiring about, but what about the guidelines for the free written assessment and the consultation documents, which I believe ATOS medics need to complete as well?
I've asked the person I know and they're getting some information for me regarding several of the queries that have been raised. I should hopefully be able to post some info up here at some point today.
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I've asked the person I know and they're getting some information for me regarding several of the queries that have been raised. I should hopefully be able to post some info up here at some point today.
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) will be transferred starting from April time next year.
