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what benifit should i be on?
7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago #176415 by slugsta
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Replied by slugsta on topic what benifit should i be on?
Hi Marcus and Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
If you are in the WRAG and feel that you now meet Support Group descriptors,. you can notify DWP of a Change in Circumstances. This would most likely result in a full reassessment of your claim, including another ESA50 form and possibly a face to face assessment.
Qualifying for the Support Group
ESA claims and appeals
I must make it clear that the onus would be entirely on you to prove that your condition has deteriorated since your last assessment.
Failing that, all ESA claimants should expect to be reassessed at intervals. If it is more than 2 years since your last reassessment, it is likely that another one will be due soon anyway. You can contact DWP and ask for the 'prognosis' if you wish to be sure.
In addition to this, if you suffer from long term care and/or mobility needs as a result of your problems then you might be entitled to PIP (I'm assuming you are under the age of 65 as you are on ESA!). You need to have had these problems for at least 3 months already and they must be expected to continue for a further 9 months.
Have a look at the PIP guide, score yourself harshly on the self-assessment and see whether you think you would qualify
PIP help for claimants
It is both possible and proper to be in receipt of both ESA and PIP, you do not have to chose between the two.
May I suggest that you bookmark/favourite this on your web browser now so that you can find it easily in future? This will allow you to return with further questions or comments without having to start a new topic each time. We ask members to keep everything relating to the same claim in one topic. It helps us enormously - and I hope you will find it useful too
Welcome to Benefits and Work
If you are in the WRAG and feel that you now meet Support Group descriptors,. you can notify DWP of a Change in Circumstances. This would most likely result in a full reassessment of your claim, including another ESA50 form and possibly a face to face assessment.
Qualifying for the Support Group
ESA claims and appeals
I must make it clear that the onus would be entirely on you to prove that your condition has deteriorated since your last assessment.
Failing that, all ESA claimants should expect to be reassessed at intervals. If it is more than 2 years since your last reassessment, it is likely that another one will be due soon anyway. You can contact DWP and ask for the 'prognosis' if you wish to be sure.
In addition to this, if you suffer from long term care and/or mobility needs as a result of your problems then you might be entitled to PIP (I'm assuming you are under the age of 65 as you are on ESA!). You need to have had these problems for at least 3 months already and they must be expected to continue for a further 9 months.
Have a look at the PIP guide, score yourself harshly on the self-assessment and see whether you think you would qualify
PIP help for claimants
It is both possible and proper to be in receipt of both ESA and PIP, you do not have to chose between the two.
May I suggest that you bookmark/favourite this on your web browser now so that you can find it easily in future? This will allow you to return with further questions or comments without having to start a new topic each time. We ask members to keep everything relating to the same claim in one topic. It helps us enormously - and I hope you will find it useful too
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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