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11 years 11 months ago - 11 years 11 months ago #84574 by pussycat1961
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Hi all,
My CB esa is stopping end of this month because of the new time limit. I know I will qualify for IR esa but here is the problem.
The DWP have sent out 2 ESA3 forms for me to claim but have not received either forms. I rang them today to be told most of the offices have run out of this form and they won't send me another one. Also the esa3 form is being replaced but they don't know when they will start getting the new forms, could be weeks.
I have an ongoing appeal against a fit for work decision, still waiting for tribunal so was told my CB esa would just be transferred over to IR esa once I send the form back with proof of income but as I have not received the form and they won't send another one it looks like I will be without any money coming in as of the end of the month.
I explained this to the DWP but they said there's nothing they can do. There must be a way I can claim IR esa.
Last edit: 11 years 11 months ago by Gordon.

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11 years 11 months ago #84582 by Gordon
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PC

I can't find a copy of the ESA3 online, either to print or download and complete, so I can't offer help from that perspective.

Have you confirmed with the DWP that they are using the correct address for you?

The ESA1, which is available from the following

www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/groups/...lasset/dg_172083.pdf

collects the same information, I'm wondering if the DWP would be happy for you to complete the relevant pages from this as an alternative.

You'll need their permission, and you should clearly mark the form as a replacement for the ESA3, so they don't get confused and think you are trying to start a new claim.

Good luck

Gordon

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11 years 11 months ago - 11 years 11 months ago #84589 by Flower
Replied by Flower on topic Re:Need help
I am in a very similar situation- I requested ESA3 2 weeks ago as my CB ESA will cease 30th April. I will be entitled to full IR ESA.Without this I have no income. I read they are sending letters out 'after the 9th April' i.e yesterday to all affected by this who want to be considered for IR ESA. So I am hoping (perhaps vainly!) these letters would include the ESA3 FORM. It could be that's why they have run out of the form if they have just sent out a load. I am not however going to hold my breath, and will be getting on to it by the end of the week. It seems a ludicrous position to be in, and reflects the beauty and user friendliness of the system :S
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11 years 11 months ago - 11 years 11 months ago #84741 by pussycat1961
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Hi Gordon,
Yes, I did check they had the right address, have received all other letters ok in the past, except when I have requested a couple of forms last year, they didn't show up either, received 3 letters today in fact from them, sent two days ago so something is not right.
However I did go to my jobcentre yesterday and thank god they had 2 ESA3 forms left, talk about lucky.
Just have to see how long they take to process it now.

Flower,
Go to your jobcentre if you can, they may have one there. Cannot believe they didn't stock up on this form, they have known long enough this was going to happen.
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11 years 11 months ago #84748 by Gordon
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Do you have the capability to scan the ESA3?

Other members are having problems getting a copy of this form, we're trying to see if it could be uploaded to a file sharing site for hem to download.

Gordon

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11 years 11 months ago #84778 by pussycat1961
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Hi Gordon,
No, I don't have a scanner, not even a printer, sorry, plus I have already sent the form back. The only way I get to keep a copy of something is to photograph it, save to my PC and get a friend to print it off should I need it.
I have been looking online all afternoon and will keep looking just in case I can find a file sharing site that may have it, slim chance but no harm trying. Will let you know if I find anything.

Anne

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