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10 years 1 month ago - 10 years 1 month ago #118874 by edward
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hi, if someone has irritable bowel syndrome does this qualify for the support group? also does anyone know how long someone has to wait for an appeal hearing?
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10 years 1 month ago #118876 by Gordon
ESA awards are made on the limitations that result from a condition. not the condition itself, so no! IBS in itself will not result in an award of ESA at either level.
Have a look at our ESA Claim guides for a better understanding of how the ESA Descriptors work.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
Appeal times do vary across the country, but as a rule of thumb, probably six months from when the DWP Reconsideration is completed.
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edward wrote: hi, if someone has irritable bowel syndrome does this qualify for the support group? also does anyone know how long someone has to wait for an appeal hearing?
thanks
ESA awards are made on the limitations that result from a condition. not the condition itself, so no! IBS in itself will not result in an award of ESA at either level.
Have a look at our ESA Claim guides for a better understanding of how the ESA Descriptors work.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
Appeal times do vary across the country, but as a rule of thumb, probably six months from when the DWP Reconsideration is completed.
Gordon
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10 years 1 month ago #118878 by Puccalove
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The only descriptor I can think of for the Support Group that might relate to IBS is;
Absence or loss of control whilst conscious leading to extensive evacuation
of the bowel and/or bladder, other than enuresis (bed-wetting), despite the
wearing or use of any aids or adaptations which are normally, or could
reasonably be, worn or used.
At least once a week experiences
(i) loss of control leading to extensive evacuation of the bowel and/or voiding of the
bladder; or
(ii) substantial leakage of the contents of a collecting device;
sufficient to require cleaning and a change in clothing.
Absence or loss of control whilst conscious leading to extensive evacuation
of the bowel and/or bladder, other than enuresis (bed-wetting), despite the
wearing or use of any aids or adaptations which are normally, or could
reasonably be, worn or used.
At least once a week experiences
(i) loss of control leading to extensive evacuation of the bowel and/or voiding of the
bladder; or
(ii) substantial leakage of the contents of a collecting device;
sufficient to require cleaning and a change in clothing.
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