ESA review - update

Hi Everyone

I have been in the support group for many years, the last two reviews which were each for 3 years were awarded after paper based reviews, i have several physical and mental problems and always sent lots of supporting evidence/consultant and doctors letters supporting my claim, my friend complete's my form which they are aware of.

My award expires in November and the thought of it is causing me significant anxiety, so my friend contact the ESA dept explaining and the gentleman looked at my claim and said he believed after looking at my file(although could not definately confirm) that what they may do for this review instead of sending me a form to complete is send my GP a form to complete? and take it from there?

I am not sure what that means, my GP is really good and is fully aware of all of my problems and is supportive, but will it mean will she have to include all of my hospital evidence, as i know GP's are very busy but i am scared that her response would not be as in depth as mine, is this a good thing that i may not be sent a form, success rates?.

Any help or other member experience of this scenario would be greatfully received, really anxious about it all.

Should i make an appointment to see my GP to give her the heads up.

Best Wishes

Hi

Following on! well today i received a capability for work questionnaire so Gordon as ever you were right, it has thrown me into a complete panic, and has significantly increased my anxiety this morning, where do i start please, a friend will help completing the form is there a downloadable one she can do in bits, i have lots of medical supporting evidence but how far should i go back, sorry if a bit muddled just stressed. is there any point my friend contacting the decision maker she had in depth conversations with last time i was contacted many years ago

Best Wishes

Hi

Thanks as ever Gordon, ok so trying1 with the help of my friend to go through form and your guides, my GP has previously provided a comprehensive letter so my friend has contacted her asking if she will do an updated letter but she is on holiday , hopefully it won't be a problem, will provide latest consultant reports.

Have requested a copy of esa85a and lt54 (only found out about them through your website) now i hope to receive them from the DWP!!, should i include them with the form and evidence, will it help my claim?, also is it worth mentioning on the WCA that i am on PIP enhanced daily living and mobility.

Thanks so much

Best wishes