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Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 340 Send Message	blackrose	Report	21 Jul 2009 09:42
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 340 Send Message	just got letter from medical services Dept work and Pensions to go for a medical and they suggest to get there I walk, 15 mins uphill to bus stop, on bus for 9 mins and then walk again for 5 to reach them. I've filled in form that clearly states that I'm recovering from stroke and under a consultant and cant walk very far 20metres. Is this a joke or what. I couldnt even manage bus at the moment
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 2,626 Send Message	Fiona aka Ruby	Report	21 Jul 2009 09:44
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 2,626 Send Message	Maybe they're trying to trick you. Seriously, would they send someone home to you if you can't travel as far as the office?
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 340 Send Message	blackrose	Report	21 Jul 2009 09:49
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 340 Send Message	the reality is I'll get a lift but I've had a bleed in the brain, only in April and theyve had all this info. It just seems a waste of time and money and not to mention I'm just not up to it.