PIP number four

I'm just confused that I have to attend a medical for ESA and then in 2015 another medical for PIP it just seems a bit strange, and also I have read on another site. Disability Rights UK,,,, (where possible, the DWP will use existing data held for IB/IS to determine entitlement to ESA;),,, the only conclusion I can take from this is that I must of completed the form wrongly and it just upsets me that I didn't take more care and information from this site So once again I'm very grateful for all you're help and I'm sure that I will be contacting Benefits and Work for more help in the near future.

Thank you Gordon

Hi John, IB/IS are being transferred to ESA and DLA to PIP. They are different benefits with different criteria and claimants will have to be assessed for each benefit separately. It is very common to be required to attend a face2face assessment, this does not signify that you have done anything wrong.

Dear bro58
Does a ESA face to face assessment mean that your just chatting or do you have to strip like a normal medical as back in the day I have had a few medicals
Thank you

John wrote: I'm just confused that I have to attend a medical for ESA and then in 2015 another medical for PIP it just seems a bit strange, and also I have read on another site. Disability Rights UK,,,, (where possible, the DWP will use existing data held for IB/IS to determine entitlement to ESA;),,, the only conclusion I can take from this is that I must of completed the form wrongly and it just upsets me that I didn't take more care and information from this site So once again I'm very grateful for all you're help and I'm sure that I will be contacting Benefits and Work for more help in the near future.

Thank you Gordon

Hi J,

Don't feel too bad about this error, it has been most confusing to many, many benefit claimants.

There is a guide to be transferred over from IB, IS or SDA to ESA, top link on the this page :

ESA Claims Guides

You may also find our : IB, IS, SDA, Migration to ESA FAQ’s informative.

Good luck, and please keep us updated.

bro58

John wrote: Dear bro58
Does a ESA face to face assessment mean that your just chatting or do you have to strip like a normal medical as back in the day I have had a few medicals
Thank you

Hi J,

It mostly comprises of a question and answer session where the HCP asks specific predefined questions, and enters your answers into a computer.

The LiMA computer programme will then compile an ESA85 Medical Report, where recommendations will be made with regards to your qualification for ESA, and which group, WRAG or SG. that you should be placed into.

This report is then sent to The DWP ESA Decision Maker, who makes the final decision, and informs you in writing.

The face to face may involve some basic physical examination, such as bending, stretching, etc.

If you have a read through the WCA Handbook, it will enlighten you further.

You should be aware, that your mode of transport, etc in getting to and from the assessment will be taken into account, and assumptions may be made from this.

You may also be observed from when you approach the building, whilst inside, and when leaving. Again assumptions may be made by the assessing HCP.

The best way to approach it, is that the assessment begins from when you leave home until your return.

There is more information on The ATOS Website :

www.atoshealthcare.com/claimants

bro58