DWP Unfair decision - sudden closure of ESA - change of address

zoe wrote: Gordon,

Thank you so much again for your generous help. I have been in so much panic that I have not been able to think clear. And the more distressed I am the more I am confined to my flat, unable to go out and seek help. If not for your guidance, I would have been in pieces.

I am sorry if I am repeating the same question, but I am still confused and need more of your guidance regarding the 12 weeks linking rule.

You mentioned before that "if a new claim is made within 12 weeks of the previous claim being closed then the DWP may consider that the two link and you will not need to meet the eligibility criteria again."

I recall: a JC+ agent also mention that if I make a new claim within 12 weeks of the old one being closed, I do not have to go through the medical again. I have also read it somewhere else on the internet that people who were in the Support Group would be paid Support Group's rate from day one of the new claim. Is it true - if my claim is deemed as linked to the old one, then I will be placed in the same support group straight away without a medical?

If it's true, I am wondering if they are gonna pay me the support group rate or the assessment rate if I appeal and make a new claim at the same time?

zoe wrote: Hi Gordon,

My ESA was closed 21 March, suspended on 25/01/16. Do you know if it should be counted from the day it was closed or suspended?

OMG ... if it dates from my ESA was suspended, then I will be so gutted!! .... OMG... how will I be able to forgive myself for being so stupid?!!!

zoe wrote: sorry Gordon, one more question: if the 12 weeks rule apply to my case, can I also ask it to be backdated for 3 months?