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Typing ESA50

  • vicky
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12 years 7 months ago #64392 by vicky
Typing ESA50 was created by vicky
I have downloaded the ESA50 and have been filling it in over the past 4 weeks. In the ESA50 No. 5 Manual dexterity I have said that using a keyboard and or mouse repeatedly would cause me problems and explained why. By posting a typed version of the ESA50 to ATOS, would this go against that discriptor. I have explained that I have filled this in over the past 4 weeks. Should I send in a written version instead. Sure you can help thanks.

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12 years 7 months ago #64393 by bro58
Replied by bro58 on topic Re:Typing ESA50
vicky wrote:

I have downloaded the ESA50 and have been filling it in over the past 4 weeks. In the ESA50 No. 5 Manual dexterity I have said that using a keyboard and or mouse repeatedly would cause me problems and explained why. By posting a typed version of the ESA50 to ATOS, would this go against that discriptor. I have explained that I have filled this in over the past 4 weeks. Should I send in a written version instead. Sure you can help thanks.


Hi V,

If you are struggling with the typing aspect, due to your problems, have you a family member, close friend or carer, that can do the typing for you?.

If you have, then you can fill in the box on the ESA50, stating that the other person has typed it for you, and why, due to your limitations.

Unfortunately if you state that you have dexterity problems as mentioned, and then go on to type up the form yourself, it is quite possible that ATOS could use this against you.

Bare this in mind !.

cheers

bro58

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12 years 7 months ago #64394 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Typing ESA50
vicky wrote:

I have downloaded the ESA50 and have been filling it in over the past 4 weeks. In the ESA50 No. 5 Manual dexterity I have said that using a keyboard and or mouse repeatedly would cause me problems and explained why. By posting a typed version of the ESA50 to ATOS, would this go against that discriptor. I have explained that I have filled this in over the past 4 weeks. Should I send in a written version instead. Sure you can help thanks.

As the Manual Dexterity test also includes

Cannot use a pen or pencil to make a
meaningful mark. 9 points

I do not believe you would be in any better situation by writing your ESA50.

Gordon

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  • Andy
12 years 7 months ago #64400 by Andy
Replied by Andy on topic Re:Typing ESA50
I would definitely recommend including information in your ESA50 to explain how you managed to fill it in.

So, if you can only type 10 minutes at a time - SAY SO.
If you had someone else write/type it for you - SAY SO.

The same goes for whatever difficulties are caused by your medical condition, be it anxiety or arthritis. Get you explanation in first.

ATOS and DWP have a tendency to make assumptions biased against the claimant, so SPELL OUT THE REAL SITUATION whenever there's a risk of that being done to you.

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12 years 7 months ago #64401 by originaldave
Replied by originaldave on topic Re:Typing ESA50
Andy wrote:

I would definitely recommend including information in your ESA50 to explain how you managed to fill it in.

So, if you can only type 10 minutes at a time - SAY SO.
If you had someone else write/type it for you - SAY SO.

The same goes for whatever difficulties are caused by your medical condition, be it anxiety or arthritis. Get you explanation in first.

ATOS and DWP have a tendency to make assumptions biased against the claimant, so SPELL OUT THE REAL SITUATION whenever there's a risk of that being done to you.



Good call I am filling in my esa50 and have not yet even been told when I will be moved ..but I have pointed out I only do so much per day and only in the morning and why.. I then say where in the medical eveidance supplied this is supported :)

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12 years 7 months ago #64412 by vicky
Replied by vicky on topic Re:Typing ESA50
Thank you all for your help. I cannot face writting it all out. I will include in the form how long I have spent typing it each day and the reasons why.

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