Another ESA50 One Year On - Support Group

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to have a moan, but I'm really fed-up. I filled in an ESA50 and had a subsequent medical in relation to my ESA claim in April 2009. I was awarded contribution based ESA and was placed in the Support Group. I was under the impression that that was that and they'd leave me alone. I've ransacked all my folders and ring binders and can I find the award letter? The Law of Sod rules!

Anyway, I've now had a letter demanding I complete exactly the same form all over again, with the possibility of having to attend another medical. I rang the Jobcentre and they confirmed that yes I do have to do this, even though I'm in the Support Group.

I just can't see the point in this. It seems to be a complete waste of my time and energy. I mean, do they think that since last year I've taken two paracetamol, had an early night and my MS has gone away? I wish! I've kept a photocopy of the ESA50 I sent in last year, so would you advise me to just copy what I've put on that onto the new form verbatim? There's no change in my condition and I'm in exactly the same position as I was last year.

They don't half like us to jump through hoops.

Thanks xxxx

Eyupmiduck wrote:

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to have a moan, but I'm really fed-up. I filled in an ESA50 and had a subsequent medical in relation to my ESA claim in April 2009. I was awarded contribution based ESA and was placed in the Support Group. I was under the impression that that was that and they'd leave me alone. I've ransacked all my folders and ring binders and can I find the award letter? The Law of Sod rules!

Anyway, I've now had a letter demanding I complete exactly the same form all over again, with the possibility of having to attend another medical. I rang the Jobcentre and they confirmed that yes I do have to do this, even though I'm in the Support Group.

I just can't see the point in this. It seems to be a complete waste of my time and energy. I mean, do they think that since last year I've taken two paracetamol, had an early night and my MS has gone away? I wish! I've kept a photocopy of the ESA50 I sent in last year, so would you advise me to just copy what I've put on that onto the new form verbatim? There's no change in my condition and I'm in exactly the same position as I was last year.

They don't half like us to jump through hoops.

Thanks xxxx

Unfortunately, even if you are placed in the ESA support group, you can be reviewed at any time.

I have just answered a post in another thread, where the poster actually had a review date specified for inclusion in the support group. I assume that you did not receive a review date when you were placed in the SG?

You can put down all the previous information verbatim on your recent ESA50, if your condition has not changed in the interim period as you have mentioned. It will be interesting to see if you end up with the same result, and you are placed in the SG again?

Hi, thanks for your reply CD.

I can't find the award letter with all the details on it, which is really annoying.

I thought that too; i.e. it'll be interesting to see what they come up with if I send in exactly the same info.

Watch this space, I suppose!

xxx

ive got same issues, i cant find last form, so therefore have to fill this one out again!

if i had last form and nothing changed i would of sent them same form as i did last time just change dates! but i am sure my result this time will be different! its sod law!