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7 years 1 month ago #181905 by smark25
Chucked off ESA after 6 months, was created by smark25
Hi

I have heard various reports of people being chucked off of ESA support group after 6 months. It seems this is a tactic by the DWP to force people into the work activity group

My question is, do the moderators know why they do it and what can be done to prevent it?

Thanks

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7 years 1 month ago - 7 years 1 month ago #181919 by slugsta
Replied by slugsta on topic Chucked off ESA after 6 months,
Hi Mark,

I don't have figures but, in my experience, I think it is unusual for Support Group ESA claimants to be reassessed after only 6 months (although I am certainly aware that it does happen).

There are various reasons why such claimants might be found 'fit for work' at that reassessment - for instance, I have heard of people who did not understand that they must treat every reassessment in the same way as the first claim.

The only way we can suggest you have the best chance of remaining in the Support Group is to include as much information and evidence as possible at each reassessment, clearly linking these to the ESA descriptors.

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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