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Just had my ESA f2f

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bridget69931
bridget69931

i was really scared been worried about it for weeks. The doctor I saw was really nice and put me at ease. She understood my problems and knew what my medication was used for. I suffer badly with neuropathic pain and spend the majority of my time in a wheelchair. I talked about the medication I would like to try and which ones I had tried but didn't work. She examined me briefly telling me not to do anything that would be painful. I didn't feel what she asked were trick questions. I was in and out within 20 minutes. My husband and I both thought it went well  just hope I haven't been lulled into a false sense of security. I will post the outcome. 

 

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  • ginger26
    ginger26 bridget69931

    Posted

    Yours might be totally different just saying what went on with me have had to have a nother f2f for universal credit dont know why
    • bridget69931
      bridget69931 ginger26

      Posted

      Good luck. Why another f2f I thought universal credit was a umbrella for all benefits. 
  • ginger26
    ginger26 bridget69931

    Posted

    Dont know i have had to go on job seekers because they stopped my esa even tho my doctor keeps giving me sick notes and says i am no were near ready for work its all a bloody nightmare fighting for what your entitled 2 never been on sick or had a day off work in 40 yrs stupid why we have to fight for our rights
    • denise15811
      denise15811 ginger26

      Posted

      Unfortunately, when it comes to ESA what a GP thinks and the DWP are 2 totally different things. A DWP can over rule what a GP think on a person fitness to work. Remember ESA isn't about the work you CAN'T do, it's about the work you CAN do.. During an assessment you're assessed on the work you CAN do and this can be a sit down office job, anything.

  • Twiglet.12
    Twiglet.12 bridget69931

    Posted

    Hi Bridget,I hope you get the right decision. I had my F2F 2 years ago and score 0 points, also failed MR, I took it to a tribunal and won.
    • ginger26
      ginger26 Twiglet.12

      Posted

      That's what I am on with now twiglet just waiting for a date for tribunal

    • Twiglet.12
      Twiglet.12 ginger26

      Posted

      2 years ago i had to go to a tribunal for PIP and won, I had to re-apply and had my F2F on 08th November 2017, I have a copy of the assessment report, still waiting on a decision.
    • denise15811
      denise15811 Twiglet.12

      Posted

      Hi,

      You never replied to my question yesterday about your PIP assessment report. Did you add up those points? What did you score?

    • Twiglet.12
      Twiglet.12 denise15811

      Posted

      Yes its PIP assessment report, DAILY LIVING COMPONENT, Total points: 4, MOBILITY COMPONENT, Total Point: 0,
    • denise15811
      denise15811 Twiglet.12

      Posted

      Oh no! So, if the DM goes with that then i'm afraid there won't be an award. Makes me wonder why the decision is taking so long. I'd ring them again and ask what the delay is. As it's likely to be a refusal i'm surprised it's taking so long. Unless they're going to ggo againt that report and award you.

      Either way, i would start to gather more evidence to start your MR process when the decision is made. If you need advice please let me know.

    • Twiglet.12
      Twiglet.12 denise15811

      Posted

      Hi Denise, I have had my PIP decision turned down as they went with the PIP assessment report, I will be asking for a MR on Monday,
    • Twiglet.12
      Twiglet.12 denise15811

      Posted

      Hi Denise/ Ginger, I rang DWP about my MR appeal decision today and i happy to say that I have been awarded standard daily, but I did not get Standard mobility. I have been backed dated from September 24th 2017 and been awarded until 2021,

      I'm now waiting for the letter through the post. Do I stick or twist?

  • lisa24871
    lisa24871 bridget69931

    Posted

    I wish you well, I had a tumour removed from top of spine, and have neuropathic pain. It gets me down honey as I have other problems too, with swallowing. Please let me know how you do. Sounds like you have A understanding dr there
    • bridget69931
      bridget69931 lisa24871

      Posted

      I find it difficult to explain what neuropathic pain feels like I presume you have it 24/7 as I do.  I will post the decision on here so everyone can read it. In the meantime I'm going to do what Denise suggested and call and ask for a copy of the report the HCP put in. 

  • bridget69931
    bridget69931

    Posted

    Pleased to say I got contribution based support group. What a relief. It's funny I received a copy of the HCP report the same day I got my official award all within 2 weeks. The HCP stated that in her opinion my condition will not improve Will I still have to have further assessments. 

    • sarah39400
      sarah39400 bridget69931

      Posted

      My mom was awarded the income related support group , I know how you were feeling it's awful waiting to hear. You may have to go for more assessment my mom has only been awarded the support group until Jan next year and then she has to fill in the forms again and then might have to go for another assessment.

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