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6 hours 14 minutes ago #314364 by Arthritic Annie
ESA review timescales was created by Arthritic Annie
Hi, you hear nothing from me for a while then 2 questions in one week.....
Firstly I was just wondering is there normally a timeline for ESA support group reviews? I was awarded it approximately 2 years ago and the assessor form said they didnt expect any change for 2years. Unfortunately my health has not improved however I still dont want the torture of another review.
Secondly does airtravel make it more lightly you will be reviewed? ( for pip & esa) If I was to take a flight on a couple of occasions would it look like im magically cured? Could it trigger a review? I would be terribly afraid they would decide i can reliably walk etc if I can go on holiday / visit family. ( perhaps im just looking an excuse not to go. ) but seriously I would rather stay at home than inadvertently trigger a review sooner than would otherwise be required.
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Firstly I was just wondering is there normally a timeline for ESA support group reviews? I was awarded it approximately 2 years ago and the assessor form said they didnt expect any change for 2years. Unfortunately my health has not improved however I still dont want the torture of another review.
Secondly does airtravel make it more lightly you will be reviewed? ( for pip & esa) If I was to take a flight on a couple of occasions would it look like im magically cured? Could it trigger a review? I would be terribly afraid they would decide i can reliably walk etc if I can go on holiday / visit family. ( perhaps im just looking an excuse not to go. ) but seriously I would rather stay at home than inadvertently trigger a review sooner than would otherwise be required.
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5 hours 29 minutes ago #314370 by BIS
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Hi Arthritic Annie
There is no timeline for ESA reviews. They have been dealing with a backlog for years and many people haven't had reviews when expected.
For ESA you are supposed to inform the DWP if you are going on holiday, but there's no reason why it should trigger a review. However, if you are due a review, as it could happen at any time, I can't say that it won't happen after you have taken a holiday, but if it did, it would just be a coincidence, and coincidences do happen.
For PIP, you don't have to inform the DWP that you are going on holiday unless you will be away for more than 4 weeks.
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There is no timeline for ESA reviews. They have been dealing with a backlog for years and many people haven't had reviews when expected.
For ESA you are supposed to inform the DWP if you are going on holiday, but there's no reason why it should trigger a review. However, if you are due a review, as it could happen at any time, I can't say that it won't happen after you have taken a holiday, but if it did, it would just be a coincidence, and coincidences do happen.
For PIP, you don't have to inform the DWP that you are going on holiday unless you will be away for more than 4 weeks.
BIS
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