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  • NASA_2
    NASA_2 Posts: 5,571 Forumite
    cit_k wrote: »
    Do you have a link to the stats/proof of this?

    By getting people of benefits, do you mean - into work, or just of benefits completely?

    I know the official dwp produced ESA impact assessment does state



    But as you can see, that only says *some* go into work, the rest will just be leaving the benefits system, but not into work...... most likely those so sick of the whole nightmare they give up the claim process and go live in a cardboard box or something.
    (read more quotes from impact assessment)
    There are no official stats yet, I think the first really telling stats will come in November, I'm using my own observations.

    By helping people off benefits I mean just that - they dont claim another benefit but return to work or do whatever they do.
  • MrsA1939
    MrsA1939 Posts: 318 Forumite
    My husband had a stroke last October and was on SSP until April, and then his money dropped to £64.30. He has had his ATOS medical today.
    Does anyone know how long it will be before he hears anything from them
    Thank you
  • NASA_2
    NASA_2 Posts: 5,571 Forumite
    MrsA1939 wrote: »
    My husband had a stroke last October and was on SSP until April, and then his money dropped to £64.30. He has had his ATOS medical today.
    Does anyone know how long it will be before he hears anything from them
    Thank you
    It just depends how busy they are where you live.

    Can be anywhere from a week to a couple of months. The money continues in the meantime though.
  • MrsA1939
    MrsA1939 Posts: 318 Forumite
    Thank you NASA
  • Molly41
    Molly41 Posts: 4,919 Forumite
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    Does anyone know how long I should leave it before contacting ESA office? I have had my group changed to Support at reconsideration and although ive had a letter from the appeals officer I have not heard anything official or had a payment at new rate and back pay?

    Many thanks...NASA I hope my spelling is up to the mark this morning?
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
  • NASA_2
    NASA_2 Posts: 5,571 Forumite
    Molly41 wrote: »
    NASA I hope my spelling is up to the mark this morning?
    Should you maybe have put an apostrophe between the 'i' and 'v' in I've?
  • Does anyone know how long this take. I broke my ankle on the 10 July and had to have it plated. Applied for this, a i do not get SSP, on 22nd July had to send off doc note and pay slips. And i am noe waiting
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