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13 years 2 weeks ago #50982 by nicolesnin
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Hi I'm new here and need to find the info I read recently about filling an ESA form in for someone else. I can't find it anywhere. Also I read on the site something about dont fall into the *watching tv* trap. Could someone please point me to the original post or let me know the meaning of it. thanks.

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13 years 2 weeks ago #50986 by Gordon
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Linda

The ESA guides can be accessed by clicking on the "Help for Claimants" link in the Orange section on the left of the page, Then follow the "Employment and Support Allownace" link.

The "TV Trap" covers a number of the ESA tests, the HCP will make assumptions as to capabilities that might be at odds with the written statements made by a claimant. For example...

- Standing and sitting.
- Vision
- Memory and Concentration

Hope this helps

Gordon

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13 years 2 weeks ago #50995 by nicolesnin
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thanks I found it, Does it mean that the person fills it in as if it were them or as if they're doing it for someone else? sorry to be a pain..

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13 years 2 weeks ago #50999 by Derek4
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It shouldn't make any difference but I think it's preferable to write it in first person, as though the claimant is writing it. Otherwise it may sound as though it's someone else's opinion rather than the claimant.

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13 years 2 weeks ago #51003 by nicolesnin
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thank you so much for your help. This is the 3rd one I've had to fill in, in 18 months. Is this the norm?.

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13 years 2 weeks ago #51006 by Gordon
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linda.brierley wrote:

thank you so much for your help. This is the 3rd one I've had to fill in, in 18 months. Is this the norm?.

Unfortunately, yes.

Gordon

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