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Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
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My full name is showing, how can I stop it?
You can make a new claim for ESA, providing it is still available in your area and is not now UC but you will not be paid until you have attended a new face to face assessment, so there is some value in delaying your decision on this until the MR has completed.
Gordon