https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/things_need_changing/atomTelligent Community (Build: 12.1.2.21912)2010-03-27T16:21:49Zhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/things_need_changing/posts/things-need-changing2010-03-27T15:21:49Z2010-03-27T15:21:49Z<p>Today I recieved a letter from the DWP informing I was no longer entitled to the ESA I have been claiming since I was diagnosed last may. There is a generalised assessment in which you have to score 15, i score 0&nbsp; the fact that i could touch my toes on that day and can string together a coherent sentence qualifies me to go back to work.</p> <p>Things have to change, although i was asked about my illness in great detail, and what challenges it brings to everyday life this apparently has no bearing on my ability to work.</p> <p>I would like to know why a goverment department who will see you for 20 minutes to assess you cannot take the word of the highly skilled professionals who, assess and monitor your treatment and condition on a regular basis.</p> <p>I am going to see my local MP as this seems such an unfair system of assessing your physical and emotional well being.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://community.macmillan.org.uk/aggbug?PostID=327198&AppID=30577&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Former Memberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/members/formermember