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12 years 1 week ago - 12 years 1 week ago #103604 by Halfasleep
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Hi,
Am new to this!
I have been receiving CB ESA for a year for a fluctuating condition. They came to my home to reassess with a medical in March. I am still waiting on a decision.
I have got myself into a complete state about the decision-as I imagine most people on here know about all too well.
In my state of complete idiocy and lunacy and after a week of no sleep, I decided that I would try and get back to work (you know, with that miracle overnight cure I found). I have helped out with a few easy jobs at my husbands work with a lot of support for two weeks. I really enjoyed it but have inevitably 'crashed' through the floor now that the caffeine, sugar and painkillers have stopped working.
His employer (a family friend) wanted to pay me for what I did (over 16 hours-although many of them spent sitting quietly having breaks). I obviously need to contact DWP to advise them of the payment but fear the outcome. This was in no way a 'normal' way to work, I have only managed it for 2 weeks with extra meds and energy drinks and am now in dire straights, struggling to wash and dress again as so fatigued. My concern is that they will jump all over my effort as 'evidence' that I can hold down a normal job.
Um?
Am new to this!
I have been receiving CB ESA for a year for a fluctuating condition. They came to my home to reassess with a medical in March. I am still waiting on a decision.
I have got myself into a complete state about the decision-as I imagine most people on here know about all too well.
In my state of complete idiocy and lunacy and after a week of no sleep, I decided that I would try and get back to work (you know, with that miracle overnight cure I found). I have helped out with a few easy jobs at my husbands work with a lot of support for two weeks. I really enjoyed it but have inevitably 'crashed' through the floor now that the caffeine, sugar and painkillers have stopped working.
His employer (a family friend) wanted to pay me for what I did (over 16 hours-although many of them spent sitting quietly having breaks). I obviously need to contact DWP to advise them of the payment but fear the outcome. This was in no way a 'normal' way to work, I have only managed it for 2 weeks with extra meds and energy drinks and am now in dire straights, struggling to wash and dress again as so fatigued. My concern is that they will jump all over my effort as 'evidence' that I can hold down a normal job.
Um?
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12 years 1 week ago - 12 years 1 week ago #103609 by Gordon
I am going to be honest and say that I do not know how the DWP will react.
There are limited circumstances where you can work and continue to receive ESA, although this does not mean that your claim will be closed, but it may mean that payments are withdrawn for the period you were doing this work.
Whilst your attempt to work may be seen as an improvement in your condition, your failure to make it permanent may also be taken as confirmation that you are unable to do so.
The only thing I can recommend is that you are open, honest and prompt in contacting the DWP as to what has happened.
Gordon
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Halfasleep wrote: Hi,
Am new to this!
I have been receiving CB ESA for a year for a fluctuating condition. They came to my home to reassess with a medical in March. I am still waiting on a decision.
I have got myself into a complete state about the decision-as I imagine most people on here know about all too well.
In my state of complete idiocy and lunacy and after a week of no sleep, I decided that I would try and get back to work (you know, with that miracle overnight cure I found). I have helped out with a few easy jobs at my husbands work with a lot of support for two weeks. I really enjoyed it but have inevitably 'crashed' through the floor now that the caffeine, sugar and painkillers have stopped working.
His employer (a family friend) wanted to pay me for what I did (over 16 hours-although many of them spent sitting quietly having breaks). I obviously need to contact DWP to advise them of the payment but fear the outcome. This was in no way a 'normal' way to work, I have only managed it for 2 weeks with extra meds and energy drinks and am now in dire straights, struggling to wash and dress again as so fatigued. My concern is that they will jump all over my effort as 'evidence' that I can hold down a normal job.
Um?
I am going to be honest and say that I do not know how the DWP will react.
There are limited circumstances where you can work and continue to receive ESA, although this does not mean that your claim will be closed, but it may mean that payments are withdrawn for the period you were doing this work.
Whilst your attempt to work may be seen as an improvement in your condition, your failure to make it permanent may also be taken as confirmation that you are unable to do so.
The only thing I can recommend is that you are open, honest and prompt in contacting the DWP as to what has happened.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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12 years 1 week ago #103616 by Halfasleep
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Thank you for your reply Gordon.
I in no way expect to receive any monies whatsoever in that period-but am concerned about how it will effect the decision for the other 50 weeks of the year : (
I will call them tomorrow and try and explain things.
I in no way expect to receive any monies whatsoever in that period-but am concerned about how it will effect the decision for the other 50 weeks of the year : (
I will call them tomorrow and try and explain things.
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