ESA again already!

Hello

Can't believe it's time for ANOTHER assessment already. It's only been just over a year I think since the last one.

Just starting a thread for myself for the inevitable questions I'm going to have, and say thank you in advance for being there. I am so grateful to everyone.

My form has to be back by 4 March, I think. When can I call to request an extension? As I recall, I have to wait till nearer the date?

I suppose my first question is - has much changed in the last year or so?

Hi I passed ESA. I was waiting for a medical assessment over the phone or something, I know face to face aren't happening right now. But I got a letter I passed! I have requested the decision makers report and also the medical report (?? I'm not sure what it's called, the DWP call centre person suggested it). They passed me for 2 years. It's really caught me by surprise!

I didn't write 40+ pages like last time. I got the sense no one read it anyway, PIP certainly didn't. I figured they had it on file so I just wrote an overview of my condition for each question. I wrote just enough to fill the boxes, no additional sheets, I kept it simple, to the point, no frills, etc. A bit like the medical reports. 'due to abc, can't do xyz'. My GP did a letter of support. And then I just resubmitted all the usual medical evidence I send them every time. It's really annoying they demand that. I send the same stuff every year or so. What a waste of paper. But anyway, did that. And I passed.

I don't feel excited so much as exhausted. I'm glad to get a break for a couple of years and I'm grateful I passed though. Till next time...

Thank you for being there, I hope everyone is well. Stay safe