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SPELLKASTER

I had an ATOS medical back in November, and was put into support group cont based esa.

I was sent another questionnaire last week, which I sent back as of today.

As none of my conditions have changed since my last assessment, should I keep support group status?

Thanks.

Thomas_Hardy

shirlgirl2004 wrote: »

May I ask how long you had to wait after sending in the form before you heard about the assessment? My relative gets higher rate DLA and ESA support group. I got the ATOS form which I completed and sent back yesterday. I am dreading them asking him to attend for interview even though I specified that he can't attend and they are welcome to visit him any day.

Some are reporting delays of several months in hearing back after sending in the ESA50. It all depends on area though, your relative may hear back earlier. In the meantime, if he sees his GP it would be worth asking if he could write a brief letter stating the assessment will need to be at his home, and the reasons why.

SPELLKASTER wrote: »

I had an ATOS medical back in November, and was put into support group cont based esa.

I was sent another questionnaire last week, which I sent back as of today.

As none of my conditions have changed since my last assessment, should I keep support group status?

Thanks.

Some of the support group criteria changed in January, so this may have an impact on your claim. I think there is a thread on the Disability board that gives more details.

rogerblack

SPELLKASTER wrote: »

I had an ATOS medical back in November, and was put into support group cont based esa.

I was sent another questionnaire last week, which I sent back as of today.

As none of my conditions have changed since my last assessment, should I keep support group status?
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If you get a decisionmaker that views your claim in the same way, and they are presented with a similar assessment of your case from ATOS.

There is no real way to tell if it's likely unless you are clearly qualified - for example if you cannot walk or use a manual wheelchair.

flight747

got shocked letter from dwp telling me tyhat I am not longer entitled to ESA support group as I failed 12 points with Assessment. They told me to apply JSA instead.

Thomas_Hardy

flight747 wrote: »

got shocked letter from dwp telling me tyhat I am not longer entitled to ESA support group as I failed 12 points with Assessment. They told me to apply JSA instead.

You had your assessment on Monday and received the decision letter today?

I'm smelling troll!

flight747

I had a letter three days leter two years ago from my local benefit delivery centre

Thomas_Hardy

flight747 wrote: »

I had a letter three days leter two years ago from my local benefit delivery centre

They must make a special exception for you then, given that most people have to wait weeks for a decision.

Good luck in your search for employment.

flight747

I aint searcxh employment. I appeal it.

Thomas_Hardy

flight747 wrote: »

I had a letter three days leter two years ago from my local benefit delivery centre

flight747 wrote: »

I aint searcxh employment. I appeal it.

The sudden deterioration in your standard of English is intriguing. I take it your condition is variable?

mazza111

shirlgirl2004 wrote: »

May I ask how long you had to wait after sending in the form before you heard about the assessment? My relative gets higher rate DLA and ESA support group. I got the ATOS form which I completed and sent back yesterday. I am dreading them asking him to attend for interview even though I specified that he can't attend and they are welcome to visit him any day.

If you've not heard anything within a few weeks, you can always call ATOS and ask them. I done that as I was concerned that my ESA50 had gone astray. They told me that they wouldn't need to reassess me and had sent my ESA50 and previous assessment back to the DWP.