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Had face to face assessment about four weeks ago, just received text saying they will call me to let me know outcome within three hours. Never had this before....am now in absolute panic. Does this mean I haven't got it? Has this happened to anyone before. Just burst into tears when I got it..am I over reading it.
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Guest debbie39903
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I had a call from esa, I'm afraid it was to say I scored zero points and they asked if I wanted to claim jobseekers, I do hope you get better news than I did, but thought I'd let you know as it's terrible not knowing, good luck x
Pitipiti Guest
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I'm sorry to hear about your ESA, may I ask what group of ESA you was in? I would say to asks for a Mandatory Reconsideration and appeal. Do not claim jobseekers without fighting for your ESA. If you claim jobseekers the benefit office will say you weren't I'll in the first place.
Hope this helps.
debbie39903 Pitipiti
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Am in support group and get full benefit of pip. No way I could go on jsa as bed bound most days due to my disabilities. Can't go out without carer.
denise15811 Pitipiti
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You're wrong yet again. If a person is found fit for work unless they claim JSA to start with they won't get any money. What they have to do is start their claim off for JSA go for the first appt THEN take a fit note with your for an extended 13 week period while waiting for the MR decision. Once the MR decision has been made if it's stayed the same which they mostly do as soon as the Tribunal have accepted their appeal they can then go back onto ESA assessment rate with the regular fit notes.
Pitipiti debbie39903
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As the DWP haven't ring you when they say they would I'd say it is in your favour. If it was me I would not answer their call they will then send you a decision by letter.
ive dealt with the DWP many times helping others getting their benefits they're entitled to and knows all their tricks in their books.
Please se stop worrying yourself it gives the DWP the upper hands of messing you up. We're here to help.
denise15811 Pitipiti
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You say you help others get their benefits yet yo9u've given the wrong advice twice on 2 different posts. I wouldn't want you helping me, sorry no offense but i'd want the right advice if i was asking for advice. Not that i would ask for much advice, since i know the benefit system quite well myself. Have a good day.
sukes Pitipiti
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What's the point of Debbie not answering the call, she is stressed enough without having to wait possibly up to 10 days for a letter.
debbie39903 sukes
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debbie39903 denise15811
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Still no phone call so rang them today, said no decision logged yet, asked them about text and they said nothing logged as text sent!!! So totally bewildered really.....guess I will just have to wait. Totally preplexed by it all 😩😩 xx
sukes debbie39903
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This is so stressful for you and it's Friday so I don't suppose you will hear anything until Monday. I wonder if you can you send a reply to the text you received, someone might be on the other end, just a thought.
denise15811 debbie39903
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I'm sorry to hear that. When i text is sent out it's never logged on their system and i'm guessing it was the decision maker that wants to talk to you. I'm fairly certain also that you can't reply to the texts but no harm in trying. I feel for you i really do and with the weekend right here it'll be a long weekend. I've been in this situtation too when i was waiting for my PIP review decision. I knew the decision had been made on the Friday but they couldn't tell me because their computers hadn't update the info from one computer to another. Had to wait till the Monday, gosh it was a longgggg weekend!
sukes denise15811
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debbie39903
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denise15811 debbie39903
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Great news, well done. Were you in the Support Group before, or is this the first time? If it's the first time then you'll recieve back pay. The premiums on top in the Support Group will depend on your circumstances.
debbie39903 denise15811
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Was in support group before, so nothing changed. Just wanted to let you know so you can advise anyone else if that get 'the text' don't automatically assume you have been declined. Thank you again for your support and advice x
denise15811 debbie39903
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OK. Yes absolutely, a phone callor text means nothing. Mostly it's just to ask a question or 2 before making the decision. Although i have known people to get a call from the decision maker for ESA asking questions then telling them they've been found fit for work. Luckily for you this didn't happen. Relax now
debbie39903 denise15811
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paul_34196 denise15811
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I don't mean to hijack this thread I will start a new one of my own if need be but what do you mean about premiums on top in the support group Denise ?
denise15811 paul_34196
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There's 2 disability premiums, 1 is called Enhanced disability and the other is Severe disability premium. Enhanced one is paid if your in the Support Group of ESA and no PIP daily living or DLA mid/high rate care is needed.
Severe disability Premium is paid if you have no other adults living with you, no one claims carers Allowance for you and the other qualifying benefit if PIP daily living or DLA mid/high rate care.
Both of these premiums are only paid if you're claiming Income Related benefits, they are not paid if claim Contribution based benefits. Hope this helps.