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4 days 6 hours ago #314364 by Annie
ESA review timescales was created by Annie
Hi, you hear nothing from me for a while then 2 questions in one week.....

Firstly I was just wondering is there normally a timeline for ESA support group reviews? I was awarded it approximately 2 years ago and the assessor form said they didnt expect any change for 2years. Unfortunately my health has not improved however I still dont want the torture of another review.

Secondly does airtravel make it more lightly you will be reviewed? ( for pip & esa) If I was to take a flight on a couple of occasions would it look like im magically cured? Could it trigger a review? I would be terribly afraid they would decide i can reliably walk etc if I can go on holiday / visit family. ( perhaps im just looking an excuse not to go. ) but seriously I would rather stay at home than inadvertently trigger a review sooner than would otherwise be required.

Thanks

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4 days 6 hours ago #314370 by BIS
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Hi Arthritic Annie

There is no timeline for ESA reviews. They have been dealing with a backlog for years and many people haven't had reviews when expected.

For ESA you are supposed to inform the DWP if you are going on holiday, but there's no reason why it should trigger a review. However, if you are due a review, as it could happen at any time, I can't say that it won't happen after you have taken a holiday, but if it did, it would just be a coincidence, and coincidences do happen.

For PIP, you don't have to inform the DWP that you are going on holiday unless you will be away for more than 4 weeks.

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4 days 4 hours ago #314375 by Annie
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Ok, thank you. just wondering why - do they stop payments when your out of the country? I seen somewhere its 28days your allowed, is this in total over the year or 28days at a time? ( just curious for all these rules)

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2 days 12 hours ago #314413 by BIS
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Hi Annie

Yes, they would stop payments if you are away for more than four weeks, but they can be started again on the claimant's return.

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2 days 4 hours ago #314432 by robm
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Hi Anne I’ve not had a assessment since covid 2020 and that was a telephone appointment so six years now
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