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SSP ending, when should I apply for ESA?
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7 years 2 months ago #180998 by benion
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My SSP is due to run out on 29/3/17. I got a job as a trainee teacher but I only lasted for a week before I was told my behaviour was inappropriate and may be a safeguarding risk. The week left me suicidal, hearing voices and delusional. I cope pretty well when not working, but when I am around a lot of people I just do not cope.
Should I start my application for ESA now or should I hang on until the end of March? My employer sent the SSP1 form yesterday.
Should I start my application for ESA now or should I hang on until the end of March? My employer sent the SSP1 form yesterday.
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7 years 2 months ago #181029 by Gordon
You can't claim ESA until your SSP ceases, however, you can start the claim process 2 or 3 weeks in advance, to actually start the day after your SSP payments cease.
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benion wrote: My SSP is due to run out on 29/3/17. I got a job as a trainee teacher but I only lasted for a week before I was told my behaviour was inappropriate and may be a safeguarding risk. The week left me suicidal, hearing voices and delusional. I cope pretty well when not working, but when I am around a lot of people I just do not cope.
Should I start my application for ESA now or should I hang on until the end of March? My employer sent the SSP1 form yesterday.
You can't claim ESA until your SSP ceases, however, you can start the claim process 2 or 3 weeks in advance, to actually start the day after your SSP payments cease.
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7 years 2 months ago #181032 by benion
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is SDP the same application process or are there separate forms for this?
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7 years 2 months ago #181035 by Gordon
Do you mean the Severe Disability Premium? If so then you cannot do anything until your ESA Claim is accepted, then you need to request an IS10 form from the DWP. I assume that you will qualify for Income Related ESA and that you meet the criteria for the SD Premium.
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benion wrote: is SDP the same application process or are there separate forms for this?
Do you mean the Severe Disability Premium? If so then you cannot do anything until your ESA Claim is accepted, then you need to request an IS10 form from the DWP. I assume that you will qualify for Income Related ESA and that you meet the criteria for the SD Premium.
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7 years 2 months ago #181256 by benion
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what do you mean the ESA claim is accepted? is that when they initially put me on the assessment rate? can I get sdp on the assessment rate.
I am terrified about all of this.
I am terrified about all of this.
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7 years 2 months ago #181321 by Gordon
Yes and yes.
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benion wrote: what do you mean the ESA claim is accepted? is that when they initially put me on the assessment rate? can I get sdp on the assessment rate.
I am terrified about all of this.
Yes and yes.
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