,have CFS/ME how do i get into Support group?

Been getting tests done for a diagnosed Neurological condition they have now decided that i have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome along with depression and functional neurology i was going to appeal when i was first placed in the WRG but DWP told me as it was very stressful not to bother and at time i thought i would be well by now i am not. so my ESA credits will run out in August and been told as wife works 25h i wont be entitled to anything i have now appealed on basis that i might be able to walk 50 meters once but not again, some days i cant even walk due to spasams and cramps
has any one got into the support group on the basis that they had CFS,or am i wasting my time?

Scotswahey wrote: Been getting tests done for a diagnosed Neurological condition they have now decided that i have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome along with depression and functional neurology i was going to appeal when i was first placed in the WRG but DWP told me as it was very stressful not to bother and at time i thought i would be well by now i am not. so my ESA credits will run out in August and been told as wife works 25h i wont be entitled to anything i have now appealed on basis that i might be able to walk 50 meters once but not again, some days i cant even walk due to spasams and cramps
has any one got into the support group on the basis that they had CFS,or am i wasting my time?

Hi S,

We have heard from quite a lot of members who suffer from CFS and ME and have been placed into The SG.

It would not be the CFS in itself that gained you entry to The SG, it would be the limitations caused by the CFS, and whether you could show that the limitations fulfilled at least one of the qualifying SG Descriptors, or the Exceptional Circumstances Rules. (ESA REG 35)

I note that you state " i might be able to walk 50 meters once but not again"

To qualify under "Mobilising" you also have to show that you could not self propel a manual wheelchair unaided, even if you do not usually use one.

May I suggest that you read through :

Qualifying for the Support Group

If you have appealed the original WRAG award from August 2012, this would be classed as a "Late Appeal" which can be allowed up to 13 months after an adverse decision, as long as you can show good cause.

This is covered in The GL24 Form which can be downloaded from the link on this page :

How to submit an appeal

From our :

Appeals FAQ’s

See also :

Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and reconsiderations

Here is a link to your previous topic query, for continuity :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?view=top...d=10&id=97610#102181

Please reply to this topic if you have nay further queries.

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