would a change in c/a result in a new esa review ?

Hi british bulldog,

Cancelling or changing a carer who receives CA shouldn't create a review at ESA. However, just to make this clear, since your wife receives CA, it should be her that writes in. You can of course write the letter and she can sign it. If your wife doesn't sign the letter, there is a risk that CA Department doesn't accept the letter. (There are some instances of caselaw where this had happened, so best be careful!)
I don't know when ESA reviews are actually going to begin, or of course when they will get round to your review. This would be a good time to start to get the paperwork together, or if need be, fix up a future appointment with your specialist if you have one, so that he/she can be in a position to write a report of this is needed.

Good luck with everything.

LL26

Hi british bulldog

Your wife just needs to explain why she can no longer 35 hrs support in order to claim CA.
You will need to contact DWP and explain that your wife can no longer claim CA and therefore you will now be entitled to claim SDP.

This can be done over the phone, sometimes they may send out a small form to complete, not an ESA 50 form.

Gary

Hello BB

I can appreciate your concern since it can seem that anything can trigger a potentially adverse review. However I think you are very safe in this case. I would suggest that you inform them in writing, so that in the same letter there is:
1. The request to stop your wife’s CA
2. The reason she is no longer able to care for you – and that does not need to be more than a couple of sentences
3. A statement that your care needs are now being met by other members of your family.

I hope that helps
Catherine