put into the support group

I have been trying to get a letter from the DWP detailing my being moved into the support group. Someone called me today from the assessment team and said it is true I have been moved from WRAG to Support group and my money will not change from what I was receiving on my 7 years IB but I will be called for an assessment in 12 months time.

This despite my condition worsening and is long term, surely this will just be a waste of money for them and more stress for me.

Well done. Can someone help me? I apologise for writing in someone else's postbut I do not know how to start a discussion. I have been told I am receiving the ESA50. I have 4 weeks to fill it in, but is this 4 weeks from the date I receive it or the date on the letter with the form? The letter saying they were going to phone arrived 5 days after the date on the letter. With Christmas GP's surgery is often closed, so getting a letter in time will be very difficult. I am worried. Thanks for any help and I am so pleased for you Catherine. Best wishes.

i was told my money would not go up either as i have been moved from wrag to support on reconsideration after ib transfer.
i cant understand why i wouldnt get the extra support group premium & have written to dwp to quiery this.

yes it would be a waste of money & more stress for you & me but im afraid its a vicious circle of assesment, appeal & then all over again. how they are saving money by this constant cycle i dont know.
i think its to wear us all down into giving up!

martin

Gordon

yes it is a little confusing.
at the moment i am recieving exactly the same amount i was getting when on IB.
this is made up of enhanced premium plus a £2.10 top up, but its still £5.60 a week less than what my new support group status should be.
So i dont really understand why the wouldnt pay me the extra now?

does it mean the £2.10 top up should stop & they should now pay me an extra £5.60 - £2.10 leaving my extra being £3.50 a week??

oh im confusing myself now haha

martin