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9 years 1 month ago - 9 years 1 month ago #131963 by Liz
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I just want a bit of advice. I lost my appeal in November as tribunal said I did not qualify for the Support Group they placed me in the Work Related Activity. Since then my neck and back are getting worse. I can walk up to 50 meters but no more as I have to stop due to pain in back and legs. The tribunal stated that I could walk 100 metres but no more than 200 meters. My walking is getting worse and do not go out now unless for hospital or pain management clinics and physo. I have to have help when i get up from my chair and cannot manage to get of chair with out help now. I cannot bend to pick up things now and depend on the chair the occupation clinic gave me. My depression is getting worse and I am waiting to see a counsellor. Can i apply again and will I have to go through a full assesment again. I am at my wits end can anyone advise.
I just want a bit of advice. I lost my appeal in November as tribunal said I did not qualify for the Support Group they placed me in the Work Related Activity. Since then my neck and back are getting worse. I can walk up to 50 meters but no more as I have to stop due to pain in back and legs. The tribunal stated that I could walk 100 metres but no more than 200 meters. My walking is getting worse and do not go out now unless for hospital or pain management clinics and physo. I have to have help when i get up from my chair and cannot manage to get of chair with out help now. I cannot bend to pick up things now and depend on the chair the occupation clinic gave me. My depression is getting worse and I am waiting to see a counsellor. Can i apply again and will I have to go through a full assesment again. I am at my wits end can anyone advise.
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9 years 1 month ago #131980 by Gordon
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Liz
You can ask to be re-assessed due to a deteriorated condition, I would expect you to have to complete a new ESA50 and it is likely that you would also have to a face to face assessment.
Before proceeding I would recommend that you have a detailed look at our ESA Claim guides to see if you match any of the Support Group criteria, you only need to meet one in order to qualify.
In particular you should have a look at the Mobilising Descriptor, it is important to understand that this is not a walking test, your ability to self-propel a manual wheelchair will also be considered, you do not need to use a manual wheelchair or to even own one for it to considered.
The claim guides are on the following link.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
I also have to warn you that this would be a full re-assessment of your claim and whilst it is quite unlikely, the DWP can remove your current award as well as increase it, so you must complete any ESA50 in detail and provide evidence as available, rather than just for those areas that have changed.
Gordon
You can ask to be re-assessed due to a deteriorated condition, I would expect you to have to complete a new ESA50 and it is likely that you would also have to a face to face assessment.
Before proceeding I would recommend that you have a detailed look at our ESA Claim guides to see if you match any of the Support Group criteria, you only need to meet one in order to qualify.
In particular you should have a look at the Mobilising Descriptor, it is important to understand that this is not a walking test, your ability to self-propel a manual wheelchair will also be considered, you do not need to use a manual wheelchair or to even own one for it to considered.
The claim guides are on the following link.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
I also have to warn you that this would be a full re-assessment of your claim and whilst it is quite unlikely, the DWP can remove your current award as well as increase it, so you must complete any ESA50 in detail and provide evidence as available, rather than just for those areas that have changed.
Gordon
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