New style ESA award period confusion

Hi,

Last week I was verbally informed that I have been put in the support group for NSESA. The person I spoke to said it would be reviewed in 1 year's time. I'm still waiting for the decision letter.

Yesterday I got a letter saying my benefit rates had changed. But, the period of time only covers up to the end of November this year. Would that suggest I've only been given a 6 month award, rather than a 12 month award?

Also, I asked for a copy of the health professional's report, but was told this is automatically sent out with the decision letter. Is that correct? and if not, what specifically do I need to ask ESA to send me?

Many thanks,

Bobble

Hi Gordon, that's reassuring. Thank you so much for your reply.

With regard to the health professional's report. I've still not received a copy of that. Do they send them out automatically, and if not, who do I need to ask for that (ESA or the health assessment centre)?

Best wishes,

Bobble

Thanks Gary,

I thought I'd probably need to request the report, which I did last week. To which I was told they are sent out automatically.

Back on the phone I go Wish me luck!

Thanks again,

Bobble