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8 years 8 months ago #166234 by Scotboy
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I am in the ESA work group, I was awarded ESA in February and as was told that as I was referred for counselling, along with previous working experience, I was asked not to return for an ESA appointment until early September, However my counselling appointment which had a long waiting list was unfortunately rearranged by the nhs which means it now starts after my esa interview, so my situation is unchnaged. Does this have any impact? I am totally unsure of what to expect in the interview etc as I have not had any contact in this time, thanks.
I am in the ESA work group, I was awarded ESA in February and as was told that as I was referred for counselling, along with previous working experience, I was asked not to return for an ESA appointment until early September, However my counselling appointment which had a long waiting list was unfortunately rearranged by the nhs which means it now starts after my esa interview, so my situation is unchnaged. Does this have any impact? I am totally unsure of what to expect in the interview etc as I have not had any contact in this time, thanks.
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8 years 8 months ago #166245 by Gordon
The first interview is primarily a getting to know you session as the JC+ advisor has little knowledge of you as a claimant, for example; they have no access to your medical information, so you need to make sure that you explain in detail any limitations the would impact on your ability to attend WFIs or to participate in Work Related Activity.
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Scotboy wrote: Hi
I am in the ESA work group, I was awarded ESA in February and as was told that as I was referred for counselling, along with previous working experience, I was asked not to return for an ESA appointment until early September, However my counselling appointment which had a long waiting list was unfortunately rearranged by the nhs which means it now starts after my esa interview, so my situation is unchnaged. Does this have any impact? I am totally unsure of what to expect in the interview etc as I have not had any contact in this time, thanks.
The first interview is primarily a getting to know you session as the JC+ advisor has little knowledge of you as a claimant, for example; they have no access to your medical information, so you need to make sure that you explain in detail any limitations the would impact on your ability to attend WFIs or to participate in Work Related Activity.
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8 years 8 months ago #166464 by Scotboy
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Ok thanks
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8 years 8 months ago #166757 by Scotboy
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Also I have huge anxiety about discussing my personal issues in a crowded office, if iIrequest a private room will they be able to do that?
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8 years 8 months ago #166770 by slugsta
All you can do is ask.
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Scotboy wrote: Also I have huge anxiety about discussing my personal issues in a crowded office, if iIrequest a private room will they be able to do that?
All you can do is ask.
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