Esa help!!!

ESAHeadache

Hi,

I have being reading the forums with interest and I would like advice on ESA.

Firstly I would like to know what happens at the hearing how long does it last??
I am suffering with anxiety and depression and have had my hearing date postponed from 07th July as the Tribunal never sent a letter with the date & time to my rep. It has been rescheduled for september and im very anxious. I have already overdosed twice just with the stress of all this.

Will I get backpayment if im successful and how will this be paid as I have no bank account for a payment to be made in and currently get paid by Giro?

I have panic attacks nearly everyday thanks to my anxiety it driving me mad I don't think I will be able to bare being placed into the Work Related Group as I can't control my panic attacks and going to a place and getting pestered is not going to help.

What is the likely hood of getting placed into the support group??
And
If im im put in the WRG and go to the work focused interview and end up having a panic attack or end up in hospital would they sanction me or place me into the other group?

Some history I scored 0 points at ATOS assesment back in January and the DWP didnt help in any way other than drive me to the edge.

Regards

nimbo

hi - sorry i can't answer your questions, but bump as htis is about to drop off the front page.

idvi

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2592149

posts 2 and 7 in that thread.. all the points system and support group criteria etc

hope this helps,

ESAHeadache

Thankyou for your information on the support group descriptors?
what happens at a tribunal how long does it last?

Also what happens about backdate and how is this paid anyone with knowledge of this as I dont have a bank account anyway.

Regards