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Not hearing from ESA for renewal?
Blackout05
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Two years ago in April I got put into the ESA support group, this was after being denied ESA, and having to go through a Mandetory consideration and then having to appeal through the courts, I have to add I never actually ended up going to court, I was expecting a long wait, but within weeks a judge (i think) sent a letter to me after reviewing the evidence saying I was going to be put in the support group and recommended 'two years'.
Well the two years is up, we are going into June and I have heard nothing about a review, is this normal? Could it be due to the pandemic. Shall I just leave it and wait? I do not really want to call them, I presume its ongoing anyway as its income based.
Well the two years is up, we are going into June and I have heard nothing about a review, is this normal? Could it be due to the pandemic. Shall I just leave it and wait? I do not really want to call them, I presume its ongoing anyway as its income based.
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I'd leave it. Maybe make sure you're ready to fill in the form whenever it does arrive if you want to, but beyond that I wouldn't worry. My aunt has been on ESA for over 7 years and hasn't had a single review, which obviously she's quite happy to let continue! Of course that's very unusual, but as you say it's ongoing so no review, no problem.Blackout05 said:Two years ago in April I got put into the ESA support group, this was after being denied ESA, and having to go through a Mandetory consideration and then having to appeal through the courts, I have to add I never actually ended up going to court, I was expecting a long wait, but within weeks a judge (i think) sent a letter to me after reviewing the evidence saying I was going to be put in the support group and recommended 'two years'.
Well the two years is up, we are going into June and I have heard nothing about a review, is this normal? Could it be due to the pandemic. Shall I just leave it and wait? I do not really want to call them, I presume its ongoing anyway as its income based.2 -
ESA decisions, unlike PIP, are open ended. That means that your award continues until such time as a different decision is made. Although DWP will have a review date marker on their system even before the pandemic reviews were often later than marked. You need do nothing until contacted by a DWP - unless your health improves and you think you no longer meet the conditions.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.0
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I believe there's huge backlogs too, which is understandable. I agree with others, do nothing until that envelope drops through your door.
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I know I'm only repeating what has been said above but do nothing to encourage a review of your claim.
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