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11 years 3 weeks ago - 11 years 3 weeks ago #102417 by bro58
Hi Jm,
There is nothing wrong with ticking "it varies" if that statement is applicable to that particular activity.
The danger lies, if the claimant simply ticks "it varies" and then does not provide details of how often, and how it varies.
You should remember that to be classed as being able to carry out any of the activities, you must be able to carry them out "Repeatedly, Reliably and Safely", for the "Majority" of the time. if you can't carry them out as above then you should not be classed as being able to do them at all. So you should state how it varies after ticking "it varies".
You do not have to tick any option, if you feel that they are not applicable. You can simply make written comment as to what is applicable to you.
Make the ESA50 fit your limitations, rather than you fitting it.
They may make such an assumption, however if you have struggled to fill it in, or someone else has helped to fill it in for you, you could explain this in the box provided for "other information"
bro58
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Justme wrote: Thanks all at B&W, I've just ab out completed my form!
However I have just read on another topic, that 'it varies' didn't score any points.
I have ticked this on some questions and hopefully given reasons why It varies. so fingers crossed.
Another question if I may........completing the electronic version electronic of the form has taken a while.
Is it likely the DWP might assume if you can do this you are ok to work at keyboard etc?
thanks again
Hi Jm,
There is nothing wrong with ticking "it varies" if that statement is applicable to that particular activity.
The danger lies, if the claimant simply ticks "it varies" and then does not provide details of how often, and how it varies.
You should remember that to be classed as being able to carry out any of the activities, you must be able to carry them out "Repeatedly, Reliably and Safely", for the "Majority" of the time. if you can't carry them out as above then you should not be classed as being able to do them at all. So you should state how it varies after ticking "it varies".
You do not have to tick any option, if you feel that they are not applicable. You can simply make written comment as to what is applicable to you.
Make the ESA50 fit your limitations, rather than you fitting it.
They may make such an assumption, however if you have struggled to fill it in, or someone else has helped to fill it in for you, you could explain this in the box provided for "other information"
bro58
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11 years 3 weeks ago #102420 by Justme
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Thank you so much bro. good advice.
"Make the ESA50 fit your limitations, rather than you fitting it."
"Make the ESA50 fit your limitations, rather than you fitting it."
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11 years 2 weeks ago - 11 years 2 weeks ago #102780 by Justme
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Hi all,
Although I completed my ESA50 I have not sent it off yet as the letter said it is due by 26th April.I was planning to post it Monday.
I have two questions: first is that my nurse referred me for physio, appointment was today and I have further appointment in 4 weeks time. I had not mentioned physio on ESA 50 as the appointment was made really quickly and I wasn’t aware of a definite referral until a phone call yesterday afternoon. Long story but my question is: how do I now introduce physio details into my questionnaire? I have had physio in the past but it didn’t help that much, in fact my GP at the time said it can sometimes make things worse, hence my reluctance.
Second question; I received the second letter reminding me the questionnaire has not been sent yet. It tells me to return the questionnaire to ‘the address at the top of this letter’ which is a different address to the original enclosed envelope address. Which one do I send it to?
Many many thanks.
Although I completed my ESA50 I have not sent it off yet as the letter said it is due by 26th April.I was planning to post it Monday.
I have two questions: first is that my nurse referred me for physio, appointment was today and I have further appointment in 4 weeks time. I had not mentioned physio on ESA 50 as the appointment was made really quickly and I wasn’t aware of a definite referral until a phone call yesterday afternoon. Long story but my question is: how do I now introduce physio details into my questionnaire? I have had physio in the past but it didn’t help that much, in fact my GP at the time said it can sometimes make things worse, hence my reluctance.
Second question; I received the second letter reminding me the questionnaire has not been sent yet. It tells me to return the questionnaire to ‘the address at the top of this letter’ which is a different address to the original enclosed envelope address. Which one do I send it to?
Many many thanks.
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11 years 2 weeks ago #102783 by Gordon
You can mention it in your answers to the specific questions on the ESA50, so for example, if it is in connection to your walking then this would be question 1, there is also an other information section towards the end of the form.
However, you should be aware that there will be an assumption that treatment will result in improvement, so make sure that you make it clear that this was not stated at the time you returned the form.
I would send it back in the original envelope to the address specified on it. Remember that the return date is the date it needs to be with ATOS, not when you need to post it by.
Gordon
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Justme wrote: Hi all,
Although I completed my ESA50 I have not sent it off yet as the letter said it is due by 26th April.I was planning to post it Monday.
I have two questions: first is that my nurse referred me for physio, appointment was today and I have further appointment in 4 weeks time. I had not mentioned physio on ESA 50 as the appointment was made really quickly and I wasn’t aware of a definite referral until a phone call yesterday afternoon. Long story but my question is: how do I now introduce physio details into my questionnaire? I have had physio in the past but it didn’t help that much, in fact my GP at the time said it can sometimes make things worse, hence my reluctance.
Second question; I received the second letter reminding me the questionnaire has not been sent yet. It tells me to return the questionnaire to ‘the address at the top of this letter’ which is a different address to the original enclosed envelope address. Which one do I send it to?
Many many thanks.
You can mention it in your answers to the specific questions on the ESA50, so for example, if it is in connection to your walking then this would be question 1, there is also an other information section towards the end of the form.
However, you should be aware that there will be an assumption that treatment will result in improvement, so make sure that you make it clear that this was not stated at the time you returned the form.
I would send it back in the original envelope to the address specified on it. Remember that the return date is the date it needs to be with ATOS, not when you need to post it by.
Gordon
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11 years 2 weeks ago - 11 years 2 weeks ago #102808 by blue eyes
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hi im also new to this site and am filling in a dla form on line , i just cannot motivate myself to do this as the questions are overwhelming me, im hoping to get motivation/help as i just feel like giving up i feel i cant do this.
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11 years 2 weeks ago #102818 by Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
I think the thing you have to keep reminding yourself is that if you do not complete and return the forms, you will not be paid anything for DLA.
Have a look at our DLA Claim guides in the members area
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaclaims
and if you have any question, please come back to the forum.
Gordon
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blue eyes wrote: hi im also new to this site and am filling in a dla form on line , i just cannot motivate myself to do this as the questions are overwhelming me, im hoping to get motivation/help as i just feel like giving up i feel i cant do this.
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
I think the thing you have to keep reminding yourself is that if you do not complete and return the forms, you will not be paid anything for DLA.
Have a look at our DLA Claim guides in the members area
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaclaims
and if you have any question, please come back to the forum.
Gordon
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