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5 years 11 months ago #212816 by Dawn
New Pip claim does this involve esa as well? was created by Dawn
I have been on DLA for some years and suddenly got a notice to apply for pip in the last 2 days and I am wondering if this affects my ESA in any way? and/or my housing benefit? also because of going through PIP can I expect now to be reassessed for ESA shortly now too?
Also the 2 health professionals I used to have helping me with my conditions are no longer around because my old doctor stated that as I do not go outside because of one condition and the other was unlikely to help me with another one she used to give me letters stating I was not fit and if a medical visit was necessary it would have to be a home visit which so far in the support group I have never had to do. Do I need to get a letter like this from my new doctor doctor for PIP as well?
I am so worried because I am basically left to my own devices to cope with my conditions with the occasional contact with my new GP whenever necessary and I am scared this will not be enough.. despite being on a lot of medications for my conditions.
any advice from someone in a similar position I would be very grateful..
Also the 2 health professionals I used to have helping me with my conditions are no longer around because my old doctor stated that as I do not go outside because of one condition and the other was unlikely to help me with another one she used to give me letters stating I was not fit and if a medical visit was necessary it would have to be a home visit which so far in the support group I have never had to do. Do I need to get a letter like this from my new doctor doctor for PIP as well?
I am so worried because I am basically left to my own devices to cope with my conditions with the occasional contact with my new GP whenever necessary and I am scared this will not be enough.. despite being on a lot of medications for my conditions.
any advice from someone in a similar position I would be very grateful..
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5 years 11 months ago #212836 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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Dawn
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
There will be no immediate effect to your ESA, if your PIP award is less than you currently receive under DLA then you may (may not), qualify for any Premiums you receive with your ESA.
We haven't seen a negative PIP Decision have a direct impact on an ESA award.
Yes you will need to get a new letter from your GP if you hope to have a home assessment, their letter must be unambiguous about your being unable to attend at the Assessment Providers offices.
It's not unusual for claimants to have been parked by the DWP, I would no worry overly about this, you can use old evidence providing you can show why it is still relevant to your conditions as they are now.
Please make use of our PIP Claim guide to help you through the process, it explains in detail the criteria you will need to meet and how to complete the form.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
If yo have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
There will be no immediate effect to your ESA, if your PIP award is less than you currently receive under DLA then you may (may not), qualify for any Premiums you receive with your ESA.
We haven't seen a negative PIP Decision have a direct impact on an ESA award.
Yes you will need to get a new letter from your GP if you hope to have a home assessment, their letter must be unambiguous about your being unable to attend at the Assessment Providers offices.
It's not unusual for claimants to have been parked by the DWP, I would no worry overly about this, you can use old evidence providing you can show why it is still relevant to your conditions as they are now.
Please make use of our PIP Claim guide to help you through the process, it explains in detail the criteria you will need to meet and how to complete the form.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
If yo have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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5 years 11 months ago #212848 by Dawn
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Thank you Gordon much appreciated
I will come back if I have any further questions and just to let you know I also managed to get through to my new GP today and explained the situation and she is willing to provide me with a letter outlining my conditions and medications and state the reasons why only a home visit will do if they require one is that what you mean about the home visit or is there something else you can let me know that would be better for my GP to say about that?
My new Gp's attitude has calmed me down somewhat but that does not mean everything is going to be okay no matter how many times I try and tell myself it will..
I will come back if I have any further questions and just to let you know I also managed to get through to my new GP today and explained the situation and she is willing to provide me with a letter outlining my conditions and medications and state the reasons why only a home visit will do if they require one is that what you mean about the home visit or is there something else you can let me know that would be better for my GP to say about that?
My new Gp's attitude has calmed me down somewhat but that does not mean everything is going to be okay no matter how many times I try and tell myself it will..
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