Capability for work questionnaire again after just 6 months?

lifeofbrian2015

I am on ESA/WRAG and I have just received in the post another capability for work questionnaire again after just 6 months of having my last face to face interview. Usually they are about every two years. I just started a part time job under permitted work about 6 weeks ago, could this be the reason?

I have had permitted work on and off over the last few years with no problems and no need to attend work related interviews, but now I go to an interview at the jobcentre every month. Do they now assume that because I can do part time work that I can do full time work? I have discussed with my case worker that I will probably quit because it's too much for me, but before that she was pressuring me to do 30 hours. Did she do this?

My stress levels are through the roof. Any help?

Thanks.

KxMx

I would ring the ESA line on 0800 169 0310 and ask two things:

Is it correct that I've now been sent an ESA50?

After my last WCA what was the review date?

ESA awards can be for 3 months or 3 years, and they can vary. I got 18 months for my first SG award and two years for the second. DWP usually stick the review date but can re-assess at any time.

Alice_Holt

Since you have now been sent the form, you can only complete the form as thoroughly as possible.
Remember that ESA is a benefit for those not fit for work - whether that be part time or full time work.

Doing permitted work may prompt the DWP to reassess, as they may what to check that the work does not contradict the reasons for awarding ESA.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/employment-and-support-allowance/help-with-your-esa-claim/fill-in-form/

https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/employment-and-support-allowance/esa-claims

TELLIT01

Depending on what work you are doing, and the nature of your incapacity/illness that could have triggered the new assessment. As an extreme example, somebody claiming to have mobility problems starting Permitted Work on a building site might have that effect.