Why sent ESA1 after tribunal placed in Support Gp?

OK, Gordon, will do.

Many thanks.

Hi again

This ESA 1 thing is dragging on. I have had three different pieces of advice from the ESA line and a confusing phone-back from the ESA processing team.

I am reluctant to sign a form that states it is a new claim for benefit- I am not making a new claim-I have already got the benefit- they just won't pay thier debt to me without this wretched ESA1.
No-one, including an advocacy worker i spoke with, has heard of this ESA1 after winning a Tribunal thing.

Am also concerned that the form could then generate another ATOS-hell "assessment", and then here we go round the mulberry bush again.

Wondering if there is anything I can do legally to resolve this. It is driving me crazy and i would be really grateful for any help.

Thanks again and all the best, Kasbah

Kasbah wrote: Hi again

This ESA 1 thing is dragging on. I have had three different pieces of advice from the ESA line and a confusing phone-back from the ESA processing team.

I am reluctant to sign a form that states it is a new claim for benefit- I am not making a new claim-I have already got the benefit- they just won't pay thier debt to me without this wretched ESA1.
No-one, including an advocacy worker i spoke with, has heard of this ESA1 after winning a Tribunal thing.

Am also concerned that the form could then generate another ATOS-hell "assessment", and then here we go round the mulberry bush again.

Wondering if there is anything I can do legally to resolve this. It is driving me crazy and i would be really grateful for any help.

Thanks again and all the best, Kasbah

Hi K,

Have you put your concerns regarding having to fill in an ESA1 Claim Form in writing to The DWP ?

If so, have you received a written response ?

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No Bro, i haven't. i did raise concerns with the ESA processing Dept bloke, but he went into "message repeat" mode. I think it's a good idea to write. Do you know wether there is a set time period in which they have to reply?

Has anyone else had this ESA1 after Tribunal experience??

Many thanks for your help again.

Shakily yours, Kasbah

Kasbah wrote: No Bro, i haven't. i did raise concerns with the ESA processing Dept bloke, but he went into "message repeat" mode. I think it's a good idea to write. Do you know wether there is a set time period in which they have to reply?

Has anyone else had this ESA1 after Tribunal experience??

Many thanks for your help again.

Shakily yours, Kasbah

Hi K,

You really do need to put this in writing.

Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS

You may also wish to involve your M.P. as they have direct lines of contact into The DWP :

Contacting your MP

We have not heard from any other members, (as far as I am aware) who have received an ESA1 Claims Form in a situation such as yours.

bro58