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grannyactivist Tue 12-Mar-19 22:06:23

Today I represented a client at a PIP Tribunal, and in spite of the DWP sending in their big gun to oppose the appeal, WE WON!! It's the first time I have ever represented a client entirely by myself, having done all the paperwork etc. and it's actually quite scary, but it was sooo worth it. My client didn't even understand we'd won initially as the phraseology is about 'allowing' the appeal.

I've hardly slept for two nights as the weight of responsibility in this situation is huge, but I'm now euphoric. My client will have his PIP backdated and be able to get out of the terrible financial situation the initial refusal created.

Then, just to put the icing on the cake one of my foster sons has come home on a flying visit (he lives in Taiwan) for a couple of days. We dined out this evening and a dear friend was in the same restaurant celebrating the news that he's just got a new job.

So, a rare 'good news' day for me and my happy client. Are you celebrating? Do share.

sodapop Wed 13-Mar-19 08:10:32

Well done indeed Grannyactivist You have made a huge difference to someone's life.
I agree with dragonfly would you sort out Brexit next.

Anniebach Wed 13-Mar-19 08:32:49

Congratulations GrannyActivist

Auntieflo Wed 13-Mar-19 08:33:51

Well done GrannyA for all your hard work that has paid off and helped remake someone's life.
I second Dragonfly's suggestion

EllanVannin Wed 13-Mar-19 08:34:13

It's good to learn that at least one person has stood up to this unfair system. Well done. This nonsense has been going on since before 1990, I know because I had to work while at the same time look after my terminally ill H as he'd been turned down for any financial help !?
Since then it's left me so very bitter because at the time I was too exhausted to fight plus I wasn't conversant with appeals etc.
I applaud anyone who can get past those who know nothing whatsoever of the circumstances in which some people have to try and manage. What do they know ??

Bathsheba Wed 13-Mar-19 09:06:48

Well done grannyactivist, what a truly euphoric feeling that must have been. Thank God for people like you.

I bet when your DH talks about you to others, he refers to you as "the wonderful woman" wink

FarNorth Wed 13-Mar-19 10:21:33

Unfortunately, maryeliza, the system is totally fit for its purpose of grinding people down and creating division in society.

Well done, grannyactivist, for fighting back and succeeding for your client. sunshine

Willow500 Wed 13-Mar-19 10:30:25

Congratulations - what a great achievement for both you and your client and the icing on the cake seeing your son!

nanaK54 Wed 13-Mar-19 10:43:34

Great news all round, many congratulations, so pleased to hear that your hard work paid off

Mapleleaf Wed 13-Mar-19 10:45:58

What wonderful news GA. Congratulations.

grannyactivist Wed 13-Mar-19 10:53:55

Thanks all for your good wishes, I’m still on my cloud.
The system is completely stacked against people with little or no support and genuinely seems to me to heartless - except when a judge, a doctor and a disabilities advisor demonstrate both common sense and compassion to overturn decisions that are just plain wrong. I am very grateful to them.
b9exchange Congratulations on YOUR good news.

Grandson2008 Wed 13-Mar-19 11:02:41

Well done ga so glad they had you I know all the stress of those assessment and you in my corner def would have reduced it so enjoy your surprise visit and celebrate and thank goodness for good people like you xx??

Hm999 Wed 13-Mar-19 11:12:16

Grannyactivist, you are a star. This benefits shambles is so stressful, not only for the applicant, but also the family who've been supporting them and possibly little ones, financially since the benefits were cut. Well done to all who find the time and energy to fight these DWP disasters.

Miep1 Wed 13-Mar-19 11:15:37

Well done GA! I know what claiming PIP is like; I was lucky in that I turned up with irrefutable evidence including a self-discharge letter from hospital dated that day and marked by the doctor that I had pneumonia and due to COPD, should be on a CPAP machine, not in an interview. There was a DNR form similarly dated and I had an epileptic fit in the waiting room...may e lucky isn't quite the right word. But I know how their system works and it IS grossly unfair. Glad you won.

Sparklefairydust Wed 13-Mar-19 11:15:37

Well done GrannyActivist I'm waiting for a date for tribunal, if I can actually manage to get there, the whole thing has caused me to have a mental breakdown.

Growing0ldDisgracefully Wed 13-Mar-19 11:19:51

I echo everyone's congratulations on an excellent job well done. I had a few minor successes in the past as a union rep supporting staff against inappropriate management behaviour, but these are small against your significant success. And what a brilliant day you've had with all your other good news - makes life feel worthwhile! ??

Rosina Wed 13-Mar-19 11:25:08

Well done you! What a triumph - we GNs are proud of you.

anitamp1 Wed 13-Mar-19 11:26:48

Wonderful to feel the satisfaction of a job well done. Congratulations.

Antonia Wed 13-Mar-19 11:29:52

Congratulations grannyactivist! You should be justly proud of this great achievement. flowers

Annewilko Wed 13-Mar-19 11:49:07

party yaaah fantastic achievement and hopefully the first of many wins against a corrupt system.

grandtanteJE65 Wed 13-Mar-19 11:54:45

Congratulations! And thank you so much for inviting us in to your celebration. It is so cheering to hear good news.

Framilode Wed 13-Mar-19 11:58:21

Fantastic news GA. Well done you.

CaroleAnne Wed 13-Mar-19 12:09:12

What a wonderful outcome Grannyactivist. Congratulations to both you and your client.

NotSpaghetti Wed 13-Mar-19 12:24:34

Hooray Grannyactivist!
Well done - it's the result you wanted so celebrate not just the win but also the end of the stress, the not sleeping, and he feeling that someone's future depends on you! Hooray for you! And hooray for all who help others in this (often rewarding but very stressful) way.

Kim19 Wed 13-Mar-19 12:40:13

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oodles Wed 13-Mar-19 12:54:30

woohoo, that's great news, congratulations