ESA support group

Had letter this morning saying that I have been put in support group, no dates given on how long for justs says payments will b from April 23rd till Dec 2nd anyone know what this means, also is it worth me requesting a copy of the medical assessment for future reference as I won't b doing MR or Tribunal.

It's great news that you have the ESA decision you deserve. Thanks for letting us know

ESA is actually an indefinite award, it has no end date. However, a 'prognosis' should have been entered on the computer and this will be when you are next reassessed. If you wish to know this you can phone and ask.

However, if you are also going to request all paperwork associated with your claim, you will find out the prognosis along with this. It is worth doing as it could be helpful next time you are reassessed.

Don't worry about the December date - that is simply when the Christmas bonus is calculated!

Requesting a Subject Access Request (SAR) :

SAR Form Download

From this page :

DWP Data Protection Policy

Or you can make the request in the form of a letter, as long as you make it clear that you are making a formal SAR under The Data Protection Act 1998.

Address the envelope : FAO The Data Controller, at the Benefits Office dealing with your PIP.

Write DPA 1998 SAR in front, top, left corner of envelope.

Once received, they have 40 calendar days to comply.

Sending Documents to the DWP.