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4 years 10 months ago #232571 by TD888
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Hello, I just have a quick question. I've been on ESA about 4 years, having had a review every year. I wondered if the completed form goes to a DWP decision maker to try and do a paper review before it goes straight to a medical? Like with the PIP review forms, or does it go straight to the medical assessment people?
I want to try and avoid a medical if at all possible, nearest centre is an hour by train and I have a lot of difficulty with them. (Plus last time I made it there and they told me they'd cancelled it but couldn't ring me because their phones were down, she then used the phone right in front of me)
Thank you so much for your help
I want to try and avoid a medical if at all possible, nearest centre is an hour by train and I have a lot of difficulty with them. (Plus last time I made it there and they told me they'd cancelled it but couldn't ring me because their phones were down, she then used the phone right in front of me)
Thank you so much for your help
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4 years 10 months ago #232583 by TD888
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Also, sorry to be a little paranoid but I got a call at 7pm from an unknown number. I am expecting the DWP to phone me regarding something, do they call at late as 7pm?
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4 years 10 months ago #232585 by Gordon
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Alex
The procedure for ESA is as follows.
- The DWP review the claim to decide whether to reassess or not when the claimant is flagged for reassessment by the computer system.
- The DWP review the claim to decide whether they can make a Decision on the evidence already available, this is only relevant to the most severely disabled.
- If the DWP cannot make a Decision the claimant's file is pass to Maximus.
- Maximus decide whether they can make a recommendation on the papers available, they usually contact the GP at this time.
- If Maximus cannot make a recommendation they will then consider whether the claimant is at risk and whether to issue an ESA50 or not. They may contact the GP at this time.
- Claimant completes ESA50 if sent.
- Maximus review ESA50 and evidence to see if a Paper Based Review can be done.
- If not claimant is invited to a face to face.
- Report based on assessment and information available produced for DWP.
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The procedure for ESA is as follows.
- The DWP review the claim to decide whether to reassess or not when the claimant is flagged for reassessment by the computer system.
- The DWP review the claim to decide whether they can make a Decision on the evidence already available, this is only relevant to the most severely disabled.
- If the DWP cannot make a Decision the claimant's file is pass to Maximus.
- Maximus decide whether they can make a recommendation on the papers available, they usually contact the GP at this time.
- If Maximus cannot make a recommendation they will then consider whether the claimant is at risk and whether to issue an ESA50 or not. They may contact the GP at this time.
- Claimant completes ESA50 if sent.
- Maximus review ESA50 and evidence to see if a Paper Based Review can be done.
- If not claimant is invited to a face to face.
- Report based on assessment and information available produced for DWP.
Gordon
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4 years 10 months ago #232589 by TD888
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Thank you so much, that's explained it perfectly and a big help.
You don't happen to know what time the DWP can call you do you? Only I'm wondering if this call I got at 7pm was them or just some marketing thing. They left no message but then I wouldn't expect the DWP to do that...
You don't happen to know what time the DWP can call you do you? Only I'm wondering if this call I got at 7pm was them or just some marketing thing. They left no message but then I wouldn't expect the DWP to do that...
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4 years 10 months ago #232592 by Gordon
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It's not impossible that it was the DWP, other members have reported calls as late as this. I believe their call system automatically withholds the number.
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It's not impossible that it was the DWP, other members have reported calls as late as this. I believe their call system automatically withholds the number.
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4 years 10 months ago #232594 by Gary
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Hi Alex
Gordon is correct, I had a client who applied for a mandatory reconsideration, she was contacted at 7.00pm by DWP, she initially assumed it was a hoax phone call or a scam but the caller reasurred her he was from the DWP and that they had revised their decision and had awarded her the enhanced mobility and standard daily living components of PIP which she accepted as she was petrified about having to go to a tribunal.
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Gordon is correct, I had a client who applied for a mandatory reconsideration, she was contacted at 7.00pm by DWP, she initially assumed it was a hoax phone call or a scam but the caller reasurred her he was from the DWP and that they had revised their decision and had awarded her the enhanced mobility and standard daily living components of PIP which she accepted as she was petrified about having to go to a tribunal.
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