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Physiotherapy stopped!

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2leftfeet
Posts: 24
Joined: 18 Sep 2007, 20:43

Physiotherapy stopped!

Post by 2leftfeet »

Bloke at my place (recommended by ATOS) has had 4 physiotherapy sessions,the physiotherapist has said he needs at least another 4 but Royal Mail have told him that they are not paying for any more!
Also the physiotherapist has told my mate that Royal Mail are inundating her with emails and phone calls urging her to recommend that he's fit for work now!

For the record,he had to go to physio due to an AOD,area have been informed.
:cuppa
wf
Posts: 183
Joined: 01 Nov 2009, 13:21
Gender: Male

Re: Physiotherapy stopped!

Post by wf »

2leftfeet wrote:Bloke at my place (recommended by ATOS) has had 4 physiotherapy sessions,the physiotherapist has said he needs at least another 4 but Royal Mail have told him that they are not paying for any more!
Also the physiotherapist has told my mate that Royal Mail are inundating her with emails and phone calls urging her to recommend that he's fit for work now!

For the record,he had to go to physio due to an AOD,area have been informed.
:cuppa
stopped mine too,for back pain.had another sick months worth on nhs.
was removed from my walk and put onto driving,which made my back worse.
informed rep ,dep rep, area rep etc.
still on driving and back getting worse by the day.
had been recommended by atos another rehab,which dom ignored.
This has been going on for 2years now!
i tried to sign off driving but was threatened with my job. rep was present.
i really do wonder what im paying 3 pound a week for at times :crazy:
Broxi51
Posts: 1154
Joined: 30 Jul 2007, 19:04
Location: Scotland

Re: Physiotherapy stopped!

Post by Broxi51 »

2leftfeet wrote:Bloke at my place (recommended by ATOS) has had 4 physiotherapy sessions,the physiotherapist has said he needs at least another 4 but Royal Mail have told him that they are not paying for any more!
Also the physiotherapist has told my mate that Royal Mail are inundating her with emails and phone calls urging her to recommend that he's fit for work now!

For the record,he had to go to physio due to an AOD,area have been informed.
:cuppa

Can your mate not get a copy of the emails? Good ammunition :angel
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music4essex
Posts: 717
Joined: 15 Oct 2009, 16:18
Gender: Female

Re: Physiotherapy stopped!

Post by music4essex »

I had a AOD last year and have stayed well away from atos for physio , I went private for 7 months and now under NHS for pain management, which is due to start in october, just been awarded 14 per cent ind injury, but reluctant to tell RM
I was off work originally for 10 weeks another 6 on part delivery leading to full delivery by mid NOV, I have since been back to full duties on the same walk , but just put up with the pain, as I know that through atos RM will try and Medically retire me,
I am just hanging in there, was told that my back problem was bought on 15 yrs early , so I am just seeing what happens
I thought I may just get to retirement age 60 (8yrs to go) when they have put it to 65, not sure IF IWILL MAKE IT OR RM LOL)

Any way good luck to your mate
Esex mum :wave
viking
Posts: 245
Joined: 13 Sep 2009, 21:22
Gender: Female

Re: Physiotherapy stopped!

Post by viking »

music4essex.... How did you get assessed for the ind injury{percentage} was it done through your dr. physio or DWP. I am in a similar situation and not sure which steps to take next. Any info greatly received. PM me if more convenient :wave
music4essex
Posts: 717
Joined: 15 Oct 2009, 16:18
Gender: Female

Re: Physiotherapy stopped!

Post by music4essex »

Viking I sent a pm
Essex mum :wave