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11 years 2 months ago - 11 years 2 months ago #97470 by MariW
I claim Severe Disablement Allowance, topped up by Income Support.

I completed an A2 IS Review Form about fourteen months ago, the first since 2000. Last night I was telephoned by the DWP. The agent stated that my IS was to be reviewed. I could answer her questions over the phone or opt for a paper form. She emphasised the length of the form more than once, giving me the impression that that is the preferred method. I prefer a paper trail. Another A2 will be issued.

I have taken a look at the form online and note the following, “You may be asked to attend a Work focused Interview with an Employment Service Adviser.” I don’t think this was on the form I completed in 2011. This makes me wonder whether this IS Review is preliminary to transfer from SDA to ESA? Any ideas?

Moreover, when ought I to expect the A2 bearing in mind it probably had not been “processed” when the DWP person called?
Last edit: 11 years 2 months ago by Gordon.

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11 years 2 months ago #97471 by Gordon

MariW wrote: I claim Severe Disablement Allowance, topped up by Income Support.

I completed an A2 IS Review Form about fourteen months ago, the first since 2000. Last night I was telephoned by the DWP. The agent stated that my IS was to be reviewed. I could answer her questions over the phone or opt for a paper form. She emphasised the length of the form more than once, giving me the impression that that is the preferred method. I prefer a paper trail. Another A2 will be issued.

I have taken a look at the form online and note the following, “You may be asked to attend a Work focused Interview with an Employment Service Adviser.” I don’t think this was on the form I completed in 2011. This makes me wonder whether this IS Review is preliminary to transfer from SDA to ESA? Any ideas?

Moreover, when ought I to expect the A2 bearing in mind it probably had not been “processed” when the DWP person called?


This review of your IS is not connected to any transfer to ESA, except by coincidence.

You might want to have a look at the following FAQs

IB/IS/SDA transfer FAQs

I would have thought the ESA2 would only take a week at most to arrive.

Gordon

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11 years 2 months ago #97474 by MariW
The form I'll be sent is not an ESA2; it is an Income Support Review Claim Form A2. I don't think they are the same. As you say, it's probably mere coincidence. Thanks for your answer.

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11 years 2 months ago #97477 by Gordon

MariW wrote: The form I'll be sent is not an ESA2; it is an Income Support Review Claim Form A2. I don't think they are the same. As you say, it's probably mere coincidence. Thanks for your answer.


Sorry - spelling mistake, you get so used to typing ESA that it becomes automatic :)

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11 years 2 months ago #97478 by MariW
Indeed :(

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11 years 2 months ago #97485 by bro58

Gordon wrote:

MariW wrote: The form I'll be sent is not an ESA2; it is an Income Support Review Claim Form A2. I don't think they are the same. As you say, it's probably mere coincidence. Thanks for your answer.


Sorry - spelling mistake, you get so used to typing ESA that it becomes automatic :)

Gordon


I know exactly what you mean G,

I have just written ATOS instead of assets :laugh:

It that old "Chronic ESA Syndrome" raising its ugly head again !!! :laugh:

bro58

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