ESA Migration from IB - Problem

f1widow

Hi can anyone help me with something

I phoned DWP today to enquire about my IB migration (I have to say Im a bit confused about the whole ESA subject) - when I asked about whether it had been decided what group I am to be in the worker informed me that I would "only be in the Work Group as I did not have a terminal illness"

Now I was led to believe that the Support Group section was not only if you had a terminal illness - I pointed out that on Forums I had noted recently that sufferers of the same illness as myself had stated that they had been put into the support group - he went on to say you will only ever be in Support Group for 6 months any way and then it would be reviewed again - not to take too much notice of Forums as people could lie (sorry Martin Im sure you didnt want to hear that!)

After a conversation about my illness he said that if I could not attend any work focus meetings etc that I "will" be asked to attend not to worry get a letter from your doctor proving that you cant attend and not just me saying I cant and they will happily arrange home visits.

Whilst I appreciate I have not mentioned my specific illness I just wondered as to the ruling behind Support Group Section or Work Group Section - thankfully my illness is not terminal but work would be completely out of the question for a very long time into the future.

Torry_Quine

Support group is not just for terminally ill people although it does appear to be hard to get into.

NASA_2

You could well be put in the support group. Ignore what the person you talked to said.

NASA_2

http://www.disabilityalliance.org/f31.htm