MS and ESA Contribution based

Hi all

I have Multiple Sclerosis and have been claiming ESA for a few years now.

Back in 2010 I won my appeal and got placed in the WRAG but under special circumstances that working is detremental to my health. I have to travel a 57 mile round trip to my closet MS specialist centre for medication via an intravenous drip once per month to keep my relapses under control (I still replapse, just not as bad) and they still did not put me in the Support group. At the time I didn't question it as I was just so glad that I had finally been awarded ESA and the stress of it all was worsening my MS. But now, the only way for me to remain on ESA is in the support group and from what I have read and the arrogent person that I spoke to at DWP telling me that the Support group is only for people with a 'serious illnesses', I don't think that I stand much chance.

I would be relly grateful of any advice on this as I just feel like I am sinking ... and the fact that my 2nd baby is due any day is not helping

Thank you in advance,

Kristie

Sorry, Kristie, I OK'd your post but have left it for someone with more experience than I to answer.

Thats ok, no worries.

I forgot to say that I do get higher rate mobility DLA and mid rate care DLA and I do have a blue badge.

Kristie

Your DLA does not, in theory, impact on the ESA as DLA is an 'in work' benefit and possession of same does not automatically mean that one is not fit to work.

If your condition has worstened then you can ask for a 'supersession' (re-assessment) as long as you have evidence to support your claim.