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5 years 7 months ago #216326 by Lex1
Refusal for ESA home assessment was created by Lex1
2 months ago I had to complete another ESA50 form , which I returned along with Consultant, GP and occupational pensions doctors evidence. I have been in the support group for 6 years now and for the last 12 months I’ve been claiming the NI credits component. I also have an ongoing PIP award.

I received an assessment letter to attend one of the centres. Given both the the severity and nature of my physical health problems my own GP kindly wrote a letter requesting I have a home assessment, explaining why I need one.

Today’s letter from DWP has declined the request & states that if I don’t attend the centre then my claim will be stopped . I’m genuinely not sure whether I could make it there even with the help of my carer.

The Letter isnt signed, but had at the bottom printed centre manager (no name). TBH I have doubts that anything anyone has written has been taken into account so far. I’m Really not sure what to do next?

Am I able to challenge them for declining a home assessment ? No reasons were given.

I am even considering paying the NI credits and stopping the ESA claim altogether but I’m concerned that my PIP might be affected? My award which runs til Aug 20 was made last year based purely on the strength of the paper evidence.

Any advice gratefully received.

Regards

Chris

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5 years 7 months ago #216339 by Gordon
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Lex

I'm afraid you are not going to get a home assessment without a supporting letter from your GP, unambiguously detailing why you cannot attend at their offices.

Can I ask why you are only receiving NI Credits?

Gordon

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