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Could I ask a Mod a question re ESA50?
8 years 2 weeks ago #156305 by IamShell
Could I ask a Mod a question re ESA50? was created by IamShell
Hi, I filled in an ESA50 mid 2012. I had a f2f and was placed in WRAG. After a MR I was transferred to the SG for 18 months. I receive IR ESA, no other benefit eg PIP.
I was sent a new ESA50 to fill in late Nov 2013. I filled in the form as fully as I could and, as I have not seen a specialist in some time due to there being no targeted therapy, my doctor provided a letter of support. I did not have a f2f this time and end Jan/ beg'g Feb 2014 I received a letter to say I would be in the SG. I called them and was told it was for a period of three years. I believe it'll be due in the next 6 months or so...not totally sure..
I get very stressed about assessments and struggle with the whole process due to my condition and anxiety. I wanted to ask if the ESA50 form has changed radically since I last filled it in in late 2013 (without a f2f)?
My condition is no better but I was alarmed by a post I read here were a person who is clearly very ill was found fit for work at their latest reassessment despite having been in the SG. I'm not sure, if someone is not at all improved from the time they were placed in the SG, how they can be found fit for work... It has really concerned me. It's a bit of a leap!
Can I ask you to point me in the best direction for resources I should be looking at in advance? I want to be prepared as well as I can be, and as things take me a long time, I want to start early.
Also, do they now demand/ expect support letters from loved ones? My mum falls to bits when she has to talk anyone 'important'. I have a friend who would be willing but expect mum would be preferred?
Thanks!
I was sent a new ESA50 to fill in late Nov 2013. I filled in the form as fully as I could and, as I have not seen a specialist in some time due to there being no targeted therapy, my doctor provided a letter of support. I did not have a f2f this time and end Jan/ beg'g Feb 2014 I received a letter to say I would be in the SG. I called them and was told it was for a period of three years. I believe it'll be due in the next 6 months or so...not totally sure..
I get very stressed about assessments and struggle with the whole process due to my condition and anxiety. I wanted to ask if the ESA50 form has changed radically since I last filled it in in late 2013 (without a f2f)?
My condition is no better but I was alarmed by a post I read here were a person who is clearly very ill was found fit for work at their latest reassessment despite having been in the SG. I'm not sure, if someone is not at all improved from the time they were placed in the SG, how they can be found fit for work... It has really concerned me. It's a bit of a leap!
Can I ask you to point me in the best direction for resources I should be looking at in advance? I want to be prepared as well as I can be, and as things take me a long time, I want to start early.
Also, do they now demand/ expect support letters from loved ones? My mum falls to bits when she has to talk anyone 'important'. I have a friend who would be willing but expect mum would be preferred?
Thanks!
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