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8 years 3 weeks ago #155616 by gay/pm
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Hi Guys, I have been ' invited ' to a face to face health assessment after filling in the ESA50 form, is this also known as the work capability assessment, can anyone give advice on what to expect, how I should answer questions, how long does decision take, any info woul be appreciated. Thankyou.

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8 years 3 weeks ago #155643 by Gordon
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gay/pm wrote: Hi Guys, I have been ' invited ' to a face to face health assessment after filling in the ESA50 form, is this also known as the work capability assessment, can anyone give advice on what to expect, how I should answer questions, how long does decision take, any info woul be appreciated. Thankyou.


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

Have a look at our ESA Claim guides, there is a section at the back that covers the assessment and the questions that you are likely to be asked. See

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

You might want to have a look at the rest of the guide to ensure that you understand the criteria against which you are being assessed, the ESA50 does a poor job of explaining these.

If you have any further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.

Gordon

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8 years 3 weeks ago #155761 by chilli07
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I have just had a maximus face to face thought I was coming out in coffin a member of my family took me to assessment centre I waited in waiting room and sat on 3 different chairs all different seat styles pain in hips after approx. 30mins may be longer a lady came to get me introduced herself I forgot her name b4 I got to room. the route to the room was like a zigzag rabbits warren they had to get chair for me to sit on on route as I was flogged couldn't breath exhausted chest hurting legs wobbly I shouted where is room I didn't think I could go much further fact is I thought I was going to collapse think they thought this to as 3 of them had to come out to me to ensure I was ok finally in room couldn't get me out quick enough lady took me short cut I couldn't believe it I had sick notes consultants reports but still had to go thru that. she said swollen hands mobility probs cough and chest probs all evidence rested at home for 2 days afterwards was exhausted family said they probably put me on rabbits warren walk as test to see if shirker good look take copies of reports with u and don't give up

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8 years 3 weeks ago #155774 by gay/pm
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Does anyone know how soon after my F2F assessment I can ask for the assessors medical report and the decision makers report please in case I need mandatory reassessment thank you.

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8 years 3 weeks ago #155796 by Gordon
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gay/pm wrote: Does anyone know how soon after my F2F assessment I can ask for the assessors medical report and the decision makers report please in case I need mandatory reassessment thank you.


AS this was for ESA, they won't release the assessment report (ESA85) until after the Decision is made.

Gorodn

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8 years 3 weeks ago #155859 by gay/pm
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Can anyone tell me if I fail ESA F2F assessment, then fail Mandatory Reassessment, and fail/not bother with tribunal can I fill in new
claim for ESA and how long before I can. Thankyou.

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