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None of the changes that were introduced yesterday would result in you being found Fit for Work just because you have undertaken a course of CBT.

It is not yet clear how the DWP will treat ilness such as CFS/ME which can have both physical and mental health aspects, they may choose to to consider them as having one aspect or the other, or both, so we are limited on how we can advise claimants on this matter.
The changes, in this context, have no effect on your ability to appeal, as always, this is based on you showing the you meet the requirements for the WRAG or the Support Group.
I appreciate that this offers no solace, but if you have completed the ESA50 to the best of your abilities, then there is nothing more that you can do at the moment. The next stage will be to see if you require a face to face assessment, should this be required, then it would make sense for you to have a look at the updated guides (after Friday), to see if you explain your condition(s) in context to the changes.
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Just so very worried and stressed by it all. Doctor has already prescribed extra medication to deal with the stress this assessment process is causing. I sent my form back and I know they recieved it on 23 January because my husband phoned them after they sent a reminder. I just don't see how they can change the rules for claimant's that have already submitted their ESA50 forms before January 28th. I think this required a further letter to MP. The whole sitiation is awful.

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phidgity wrote: Thanks for you reply Gordon.
Just so very worried and stressed by it all. Doctor has already prescribed extra medication to deal with the stress this assessment process is causing. I sent my form back and I know they recieved it on 23 January because my husband phoned them after they sent a reminder. I just don't see how they can change the rules for claimant's that have already submitted their ESA50 forms before January 28th. I think this required a further letter to MP. The whole sitiation is awful.
I am aware that the ME Association are trying to mount a campaign to have the changes annulled.
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