god... I had been thinking about applying for one because the feet and hips are in real bad way. Walking aids aren't much good since I have it in the hands and wrists too.

I just don't want to go through the assessment. Too demoralizing, especially from what I have been reading via google. Poor elderly mums being made to climb stairs and walk along stretch of road until they collapse then made to repeat test after 5 minute rest. People needing pain meds and 2 weeks to recover from the assessment. Doctors getting angry and having a go at social workers who put their patients through the wringer.

I can see why the woman I talked about doesn't want to appeal the decision.

I am wondering if it is like everything else. You really can't have anything unless you are willing to fight for it.