Support group question

[Deleted User]

If this has been covered before please indulge me.

I had my ESA WCA 3 weeks ago and the good news is I am to continue in the support group, the letter (ESA72SC) states the following

"We won't ask you to go for another assessment unless there is a change in your health condition"

Does this mean no more ESA50 unless there is a change in the future(unlikely), or is the award for a set period e.g 2 years (if so I will have to ask them that).

Do I need to ask for a "statement of reasons" although I'm sure they will be the same as last time.

Thanks in advance for any help.

poppy12345

venison wrote: »

If this has been covered before please indulge me.

I had my ESA WCA 3 weeks ago and the good news is I am to continue in the support group, the letter (ESA72SC) states the following

"We won't ask you to go for another assessment unless there is a change in your health condition"

Does this mean no more ESA50 unless there is a change in the future(unlikely), or is the award for a set period e.g 2 years (if so I will have to ask them that).

Do I need to ask for a "statement of reasons" although I'm sure they will be the same as last time.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Sounds like the new rules apply to you and no more assessments/ESA50 forms are required. Great news for you!

[Deleted User]

Thanks Poppy12345 so in effect is that like a "lifetime" award? and do you have any link to the new rules as I can't find one.
Thanks again

poppy12345

venison wrote: »

Thanks Poppy12345 so in effect is that like a "lifetime" award? and do you have any link to the new rules as I can't find one.
Thanks again

Yes, it's lifetime providing there's no changes of course. This link is all i can find.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-and-support-allowance-and-universal-credit-changes-to-the-work-capability-assessment/employment-and-support-allowance-and-universal-credit-changes-to-the-work-capability-assessment-from-29-september-2017