- Posts: 74
- Forum
- Members forums
- ESA, PIP, UC and DLA Queries and Results
- Confused and anxious by another ESA50 form
× Members
Confused and anxious by another ESA50 form
- Evelyn
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
12 years 1 week ago - 12 years 1 week ago #103522 by Evelyn
Confused and anxious by another ESA50 form was created by Evelyn
Hi, there are no adequate words to describe how helpful your website has been to me this last two years. But I now have a problem.
I was on IB and DLA since 2005. I was placed in the ESA with Support Group after completing the ESA50 form in October 2011 (without medical). I cannot find anything that indicates/says in the confirmation letter whether there will be a review or not or how long the award will last.
I have now received another ESA50 form from ATOS to complete but the covering letter is worded as though they think I am still on IB and going to complete the ESA50 form for the first time.
The form is due in by 3rd May but every time I took the form out to do it, I became anxious (am on anti-anxiety medication). I wanted to call DWP to say I will not be completing the form as I cannot cope with it but just going to phone makes me anxious as well. I had a letter in March from Jobcentreplus to inform me of the rate change in social security benefits for the coming year.
Do you think they have made a mistake in sending me another form to complete? Should I ignore it? Or do I have to write to ATOS and how should I word the letter? Evelyn
I was on IB and DLA since 2005. I was placed in the ESA with Support Group after completing the ESA50 form in October 2011 (without medical). I cannot find anything that indicates/says in the confirmation letter whether there will be a review or not or how long the award will last.
I have now received another ESA50 form from ATOS to complete but the covering letter is worded as though they think I am still on IB and going to complete the ESA50 form for the first time.
The form is due in by 3rd May but every time I took the form out to do it, I became anxious (am on anti-anxiety medication). I wanted to call DWP to say I will not be completing the form as I cannot cope with it but just going to phone makes me anxious as well. I had a letter in March from Jobcentreplus to inform me of the rate change in social security benefits for the coming year.
Do you think they have made a mistake in sending me another form to complete? Should I ignore it? Or do I have to write to ATOS and how should I word the letter? Evelyn
Last edit: 12 years 1 week ago by Gordon.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Gordon
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 51284
12 years 1 week ago #103531 by Gordon
There seems to be a problem with the DWP's standard letter, several members have had a similar one over the last 3-4 weeks, although this may be an error, no one who has received this letter has reported it as such, so you should assume that this is in connection with a re-assessment.
This being the case, you need to complete the form in detail and return it as soon as you are able.
I would recommend that you write to both the DWP and ATOS to tell them that the form will be late and that this is due to your condition(s).
I have to warn you that a failure to return the ESA50, can, but not necessarily will, result in your claim being closed, whilst this is an appealable Decision, it could take months to resolve and you will not be eligible for payment should this occur, so it is really important that you get this form to ATOS as quickly as you can.
Please be aware that the ESA Descriptors and Regulations have been updated so you should refer to our ESA Claim guides.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
If you have any questions please reply to this post and we will try and help/
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Confused and anxious by another ESA50 form
Evelyn wrote: Hi, there are no adequate words to describe how helpful your website has been to me this last two years. But I now have a problem.
I was on IB and DLA since 2005. I was placed in the ESA with Support Group after completing the ESA50 form in October 2011 (without medical). I cannot find anything that indicates/says in the confirmation letter whether there will be a review or not or how long the award will last.
I have now received another ESA50 form from ATOS to complete but the covering letter is worded as though they think I am still on IB and going to complete the ESA50 form for the first time.
The form is due in by 3rd May but every time I took the form out to do it, I became anxious (am on anti-anxiety medication). I wanted to call DWP to say I will not be completing the form as I cannot cope with it but just going to phone makes me anxious as well. I had a letter in March from Jobcentreplus to inform me of the rate change in social security benefits for the coming year.
Do you think they have made a mistake in sending me another form to complete? Should I ignore it? Or do I have to write to ATOS and how should I word the letter? Evelyn
There seems to be a problem with the DWP's standard letter, several members have had a similar one over the last 3-4 weeks, although this may be an error, no one who has received this letter has reported it as such, so you should assume that this is in connection with a re-assessment.
This being the case, you need to complete the form in detail and return it as soon as you are able.
I would recommend that you write to both the DWP and ATOS to tell them that the form will be late and that this is due to your condition(s).
I have to warn you that a failure to return the ESA50, can, but not necessarily will, result in your claim being closed, whilst this is an appealable Decision, it could take months to resolve and you will not be eligible for payment should this occur, so it is really important that you get this form to ATOS as quickly as you can.
Please be aware that the ESA Descriptors and Regulations have been updated so you should refer to our ESA Claim guides.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
If you have any questions please reply to this post and we will try and help/
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
The following user(s) said Thank You: naheegan
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- citymike
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 161
12 years 1 week ago #103549 by citymike
Replied by citymike on topic Confused and anxious by another ESA50 form
Hi Evelyn
I was sent one of these letters with an ESA50 form about 6 weeks ago after winning my tribunal.
In my cases it was sent in error, however i asked Atos why the letter referred to transfer from IB to ESA,
they said to ignore the heading as they were just using up old stationary. Anything to confuse people.
I would however not advise to ignore the form, if you are in any doubt give them a ring as I did.
Best of luck CM.
I was sent one of these letters with an ESA50 form about 6 weeks ago after winning my tribunal.
In my cases it was sent in error, however i asked Atos why the letter referred to transfer from IB to ESA,
they said to ignore the heading as they were just using up old stationary. Anything to confuse people.
I would however not advise to ignore the form, if you are in any doubt give them a ring as I did.
Best of luck CM.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Evelyn
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Evelyn
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 74
12 years 1 week ago #103552 by Evelyn
Replied by Evelyn on topic Confused and anxious by another ESA50 form
Hi Gordon, thank you so much for the quick reply. Just knowing that someone is out there trying to help has calmed me down enough to think of the next step as you advised. Will let you know how it goes...Evelyn
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Evelyn
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 74
12 years 1 week ago #103554 by Evelyn
Replied by Evelyn on topic Confused and anxious by another ESA50 form
Hi CM, thank you for the information. I will try and fill the form as i cannot cope with calling them.
Evelyn
Evelyn
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Roidininki
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 74
12 years 1 week ago #103585 by Roidininki
Replied by Roidininki on topic Confused and anxious by another ESA50 form
Evelyn how long have had the form ? You shouldn't have to have it in for 3rd May if you havn't had it long !
Just gather all the strength you can and phone Atos, it won't take you more than five minutes to tell them you can't possibly have it back by then.
As for the letter, yes it seems to be a standard use up one which is very confusing when people are already on ESA.
Just gather all the strength you can and phone Atos, it won't take you more than five minutes to tell them you can't possibly have it back by then.
As for the letter, yes it seems to be a standard use up one which is very confusing when people are already on ESA.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Gordon, Gary, BIS, Catherine, Wendy, Kelly, greekqueen, peter, Katherine, Super User, Chris, David