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2 years 1 month ago #276118 by newcastle1949
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I have been on CB Based ESA In the support group for many years, i know their is no end date to this benefit, around 18 months ago i rang them to see if i would be reviewed , i was told it had been extended without a review till March 2023 because of the pandemic, i suffer with anxiety and panic attacks and ask, can you share your experience of what could happen next, are review forms being sent out, are the DWP still extending peoples ESA without a review because of backlogs, should i ring them to ask (the thought fills me with dread) or just leave it?
Any help or members personal experience would be greatly appreciated, i just don't want to be stressing over Christmas.
Thanks for your continued support to all of the MODS and Team at B and W, wishing you and all of the members a Merry Christmas.
Best Wishes
I have been on CB Based ESA In the support group for many years, i know their is no end date to this benefit, around 18 months ago i rang them to see if i would be reviewed , i was told it had been extended without a review till March 2023 because of the pandemic, i suffer with anxiety and panic attacks and ask, can you share your experience of what could happen next, are review forms being sent out, are the DWP still extending peoples ESA without a review because of backlogs, should i ring them to ask (the thought fills me with dread) or just leave it?
Any help or members personal experience would be greatly appreciated, i just don't want to be stressing over Christmas.
Thanks for your continued support to all of the MODS and Team at B and W, wishing you and all of the members a Merry Christmas.
Best Wishes
SWEETHEART
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2 years 4 weeks ago #276134 by Gary
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Hi newcastle1949
There is a massive backlog at the DWP across departments,.
ESA is an indefinite award with scheduled reassessment based on the Prognosis Date completed by the assessor in their report, so your existing ESA award continues in payment until a new Decision is made.
There will be no end date or award length on the Decision Letter, if you have the assessment report then the "prognosis" is used to set the date, failing that contact the DWP office dealing with your claim, the reassessment date will be recorded on your computer record.
Do not stress about your ESA until you receive a review form, there is a back log across different DWP departments, just wait to hear from the DWP and enjoy Christmas and the New Year.
Gary
There is a massive backlog at the DWP across departments,.
ESA is an indefinite award with scheduled reassessment based on the Prognosis Date completed by the assessor in their report, so your existing ESA award continues in payment until a new Decision is made.
There will be no end date or award length on the Decision Letter, if you have the assessment report then the "prognosis" is used to set the date, failing that contact the DWP office dealing with your claim, the reassessment date will be recorded on your computer record.
Do not stress about your ESA until you receive a review form, there is a back log across different DWP departments, just wait to hear from the DWP and enjoy Christmas and the New Year.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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