ATOS assessment farce

On my 3rd ATOS appointment on July 15th (my first two were cancelled because they lost my notes), my long-term (years) mental health problems of OCD, depression and anxiety were dismissed with NIL points after a one-hour consultation with a young nurse, who admitted that she had only a basic (what all nurses receive) training in psychiatric medicine and who was clearly unqualified to diagnose/assess my condition.

My chronic back problem (due to a curvature of my spine causing pain following a total hip replacement) which prevents me from sitting in a upright chair or standing still for more than about 10 minutes was grossly understated and the pain from my right knee (which needs a replacement) was belittled as though it was some minor ailment.

I was told by someone at Work and Pensions that my long-term Incapacity Benefit (I am yet to be transferred to ESA) will cease on August 23rd and from then on I will receive the princely sum of NOTHING, as I intend to appeal against the decision, so cannot claim JSA because by so doing I would declare myself fit for work, which I most definitely am not! I do receive DLA for mobility, but this is a separate issue. When I asked what am I supposed to live on I was told that I could apply for an emergency loan. As well as feeling very insulted I am at my wits end and fear greatly for my future, which is adding considerably to my depression and anxiety.

I have the full support of my psychiatrist, GP and orthopaedic surgeon. But how can a mere nurse (no disrespect intended to the nursing profession) be in a position to assess the mental state of a person like me who she doesn't know and had never met before my assessment?

Any help or advice regarding my predicament will be greatly appreciated.