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I have been on Incapacity benefit for many years.

Although I felt I was still not fit to work I was concerned the benefits agency would not.

I found the whole process so stressful which made me worse!

I had lots of help from the Independent Living Centre.

Luckily for me I have been moved onto ESA and continue to receive the same money as before. A man from the benefits agency rang me up to tell me. Mind you he did tell me I might have to go through the whole process again in a year.

Completely crazy as my condition has not changed in 20 years!
In fact 2 aspects have got worse.

I haven't received a letter saying how many points I was given or about the decision.

Even when I asked for a letter they just sent one saying my money would stay the same.

I didn't get DLA. I wasn't surprised as I need help some of the time and not at other times. So I didn't appeal.
Maybe I should have but as I wasn't getting it and found that process just as stressful.

I was just thankful I didn't need more medicals.