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Still in ESA Assessment phase since Feb 2014
8 years 5 months ago #143867 by Nationwide
Still in ESA Assessment phase since Feb 2014 was created by Nationwide
Hi folks,
Wonder whether you can point me in the right direction?
My son, who underwent brain surgery in 2013, n=and has subsequent medical difficulties due to acquired brain injury has been claiming ESA since Feb 2014. He lives alone and receives only assessment phase amount. He is 27 years old.
Last month he received a letter to attend a medical at 9 am in Exeter, somewhere he cannot access at that hour, and without difficulty die to the effects of his injury and his medication. We sent in an letter explaining that due to the complexities of his condition, the medication he takes and the detrimental effect attending the medical, and possibly being found fit for work would have on his recovery and wellbeing. We asked also that he be assessed by a practitioner who has neurological qualifications. He ensured his GP had copies of everything we sent to the assessment centre.
Within 24 hours he received notification that his medical was to be postponed until a later date and time slot.
A day later he received further communication to say his medical had been cancelled outright, but with no explanation.
Clearly we have a couple of concerns:
1. Why have they cancelled his medical?
2. What should he do, as we feel being in assessment phase this long is far too long and damaging his wellbeing?
3. What is out next step?
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Best wishes
Wonder whether you can point me in the right direction?
My son, who underwent brain surgery in 2013, n=and has subsequent medical difficulties due to acquired brain injury has been claiming ESA since Feb 2014. He lives alone and receives only assessment phase amount. He is 27 years old.
Last month he received a letter to attend a medical at 9 am in Exeter, somewhere he cannot access at that hour, and without difficulty die to the effects of his injury and his medication. We sent in an letter explaining that due to the complexities of his condition, the medication he takes and the detrimental effect attending the medical, and possibly being found fit for work would have on his recovery and wellbeing. We asked also that he be assessed by a practitioner who has neurological qualifications. He ensured his GP had copies of everything we sent to the assessment centre.
Within 24 hours he received notification that his medical was to be postponed until a later date and time slot.
A day later he received further communication to say his medical had been cancelled outright, but with no explanation.
Clearly we have a couple of concerns:
1. Why have they cancelled his medical?
2. What should he do, as we feel being in assessment phase this long is far too long and damaging his wellbeing?
3. What is out next step?
Any advice would be gratefully received.
Best wishes
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