Support Group

Sukiwarror wrote: Yes. This is my first time ever to claim for any benefit.

Therefore, the SG Component would be backdated and payable from the beginning of week 14 of your claim.

8 months is an awfully long time to be in the Assessment Phase, it is supposed to be done in around 13 weeks.

bro58

Another thing I just thought of if it is only 1 year is it 1 year from now or from when I first got into ESA which has been going on since September 2012.

Sukiwarror wrote: Another thing I just thought of if it is only 1 year is it 1 year from now or from when I first got into ESA which has been going on since September 2012.

Hi Sw,

As any ESA award (WRAG or SG) would be backdated to the beginning of week 14, the prognosis, whether it be 1 year, or for a longer or shorter period would run from then.

bro58

Hi Sw,

You may find :

"Understanding Employment and Support Allowance
Our 42 page introductory guide to ESA." helpful.

Which is the 6th link down this page :

ESA Claims Guides

You could also have a read through our : ESA FAQ’s

bro58