Can i claim esa?

preable

Hi, So cut a long story short i have severe psoriasis to my feet which has become infected so i cant walk more than 10 feet without having to sit back down. I have also got psoriasis on my wrists, Hands, ankles and patchs appearing on my legs.

Ive never suffered from psoriasis before and just wanted to know if i can claim esa due to not being able to walk as im due to sign on tommrow and i physically cant walk to the job centre. (even though i live 10 mins away)

What is my best option at the moment as i dont know the procedure for esa ect.

Any help would be amazing.

sammyjammy

Have you been to the doctor? Its quite worrying that you've had such a severe attack when you've never had it before. If you've been to your GP how long do they expect it to last? Would they give you a fit note?

You can ring the jobcentre and tell them you are ill, they can make arrangements for you to sign at another date.

rogerblack

preable wrote: »

Hi, So cut a long story short i have severe psoriasis to my feet which has become infected so i cant walk more than 10 feet without having to sit back down. I have also got psoriasis on my wrists, Hands, ankles and patchs appearing on my legs. .

In principle, yes, you can claim ESA for short-term illnesses.
If the question is 'would this entitle me to ESA if it persists' - perhaps - however you would need to get a doctors note first.

(On the grounds amongst others that walking without pain is impossible, as is using a nonpowered chair, due to the condition of the hands).

preable

I am seeing my gp today and should get a doctors note. To claim esa do they send the forms out to you or do you have to pick them up from the job centre?

nannytone_2

you claim over the phone and they send the forms out for you to check and sign

preable

Thanks my gp gave me a sick note for 2 weeks and made an appointment to go back where he will check and issue another one. Also been reffered to a dermotolgist and given antibiotics for the infection.