Long term IC to Zero Points after medical

trickyvicky wrote:

'Again' ...'many thanks indeed' .... although I have read much of the site already, I guess I am in some element of a state of shock in getting 'zero points' for all the documented ailments/prescribed meds, and the day to day suffering that one endures.

All the best,
Tricky

Quite understandable TV.

As you will see the ESA Appeals Guide was updated in November.

Keep us updated as to how you are getting on.

cheers

bro58

G'day .... I see I need 'fit notes' from the date of the 'fit for work decision' ... this was dated 26/11/11 - (now appealed on a GL24) - howsoever, they have notified me within the same letter that my last payment is due on 12/12/11.

Should the 'fit for work' run from 26/11 or 12/12 - the date of the last payment - I am unsure whether these things run in arrears or in advance ?

Many thanks !

The medical statement (neutral words) should run from the date of the date of the decision, ie 26 November 2011.

"If you also receive HB and CTB you would have to inform them also."

Do I send the HB/CTB people a copy of the 'fit for work decision' + a copy of the GL24 appeal ?

Reading through another thread, it appears it will take 12 weeks or so to put the ESA assessment payment into force - meaning no income of any description for approx. 3 months or thereabouts - what usually happens in the intervening period in these circumstances in respect of HB as my income will be 'less than' Income Support, i.e. zero - do they put any current payments to my social landlord on hold, or consider that zero income whilst awaiting assessment level of ESA ?

And for CTB ... does the council normally expect payment in the meantime - out of zero income whilst awaiting processing for ESA assessment level ?

Any guidance appreciated - many thanks !

Thank you CD - 2 min turnaround - unbelievable !
Many thanks !

trickyvicky wrote:

"If you also receive HB and CTB you would have to inform them also."

Do I send the HB/CTB people a copy of the 'fit for work decision' + a copy of the GL24 appeal ?

Reading through another thread, it appears it will take 12 weeks or so to put the ESA assessment payment into force - meaning no income of any description for approx. 3 months or thereabouts - what usually happens in the intervening period in these circumstances in respect of HB as my income will be 'less than' Income Support, i.e. zero - do they put any current payments to my social landlord on hold, or consider that zero income whilst awaiting assessment level of ESA ?

And for CTB ... does the council normally expect payment in the meantime - out of zero income whilst awaiting processing for ESA assessment level ?

Any guidance appreciated - many thanks !

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