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6 years 5 months ago #200715 by Kate
ESA50 never filled in - assessment on Friday? was created by Kate
Hello,
I have my WCA this coming Friday as I have been receiving assessment rate since August after a successful MR. I was sent the ESA50 form to return and complete in August, however I became seriously ill with sepsis and was admitted to hospital (still in recovery after being discharged.) As such, I was unable to return the form and my husband spoke to the assessment centre who accepted this explanation for the lack of form.
My query is do I need to complete an ESA50 form and take it with me to my assessment despite never sending one in previously? My assessment was rescheduled twice due to my sepsis and an unavoidable childcare issue so I am aware they may not reschedule again if I contact them about my non submission of the form.
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I have my WCA this coming Friday as I have been receiving assessment rate since August after a successful MR. I was sent the ESA50 form to return and complete in August, however I became seriously ill with sepsis and was admitted to hospital (still in recovery after being discharged.) As such, I was unable to return the form and my husband spoke to the assessment centre who accepted this explanation for the lack of form.
My query is do I need to complete an ESA50 form and take it with me to my assessment despite never sending one in previously? My assessment was rescheduled twice due to my sepsis and an unavoidable childcare issue so I am aware they may not reschedule again if I contact them about my non submission of the form.
Thank you
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6 years 5 months ago #200718 by Gordon
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It is very unusual for a new claim for ESA not to have an ESA50 issued as those assessing you will have no knowledge of your problems, so yes I would either complete an ESA50 or write a letter in the same format explaining how you meet the ESA criteria.
You can download and ESA50 on the following
www.gov.uk/government/publications/capab...r-work-questionnaire
Please make use of our ESA Claim guides to help you complete the form or letter.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
You should give the assessor a copy at the appointment and ask them to read it before they continue with the interview, I would also send a copy to the DWP office dealing with your claim, the address will be on any letters that you have from them.
Gordon
It is very unusual for a new claim for ESA not to have an ESA50 issued as those assessing you will have no knowledge of your problems, so yes I would either complete an ESA50 or write a letter in the same format explaining how you meet the ESA criteria.
You can download and ESA50 on the following
www.gov.uk/government/publications/capab...r-work-questionnaire
Please make use of our ESA Claim guides to help you complete the form or letter.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
You should give the assessor a copy at the appointment and ask them to read it before they continue with the interview, I would also send a copy to the DWP office dealing with your claim, the address will be on any letters that you have from them.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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