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10 years 6 months ago - 10 years 6 months ago #112361 by ZOE G
Replied by ZOE G on topic ESA / WRAG 2.
I also suffer from extreme hyperopia and astigmatism and blatheritis and giant papillary conjuctivitis and blurry vision in general so i can only be 10 to 15 minutes online on the net. Thank you all 
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10 years 6 months ago #112368 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic ESA- WRAG
Zoe
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
Can I ask that you do not post in capitals, we have a lot of members who use screen reading software which have problems with this
There are two ways for you to be placed in the Support Group, I will go through your options later in the post.
With regard the activities that you are being asked to do in the WRAG. The JC+ advisor should be agreeing an action plan with you, any actions that they ask you to undertake must take into account any limitations that result from your conditions, if you feel that this is not being done, then as a first action you should discuss this with your advisor, however, if you feel that they are not listening to your concerns then you are entitled to escalate this to a supervisor.
In regard to your getting into the Support Group.
Whatever route you choose you will only be placed in the SG if you meet one or more of the criteria.
Qualifying for the Support Group
Your first route is to show that there has been deterioration in your health since you were placed into the WRAG and that you now qualify for the SG. You will need to provide medical evidence that supports this and will likely have to complete a new ESA50 and attend a face to face assessment.
You can initiate this by contacting the DWP office that deals with your claim (not the JC+ office where your advisor is), and ask for a Supersession or re-assessment of your claim due to a deteriorated condition.
Alternatively or in addition, you can appeal the Decision that placed you in the WRAG by arguing that you met the SG criteria at that time.
In either case you should have a look at our ESA Claim Guides.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
and in particular if you appeal, our ESA Appeal guide
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
and the following FAQs
Is there any risk to challenging a decision?
How long do I have to appeal?
How to submit an appeal
ESA medical – what forms to ask for?
Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and reconsiderations
Preparing for a Tribunal
MOJ Video of ESA Appeals Process and Tribunal
I know I have posted a lot of information, but have a read and if you have any questions, please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
Can I ask that you do not post in capitals, we have a lot of members who use screen reading software which have problems with this
There are two ways for you to be placed in the Support Group, I will go through your options later in the post.
With regard the activities that you are being asked to do in the WRAG. The JC+ advisor should be agreeing an action plan with you, any actions that they ask you to undertake must take into account any limitations that result from your conditions, if you feel that this is not being done, then as a first action you should discuss this with your advisor, however, if you feel that they are not listening to your concerns then you are entitled to escalate this to a supervisor.
In regard to your getting into the Support Group.
Whatever route you choose you will only be placed in the SG if you meet one or more of the criteria.
Qualifying for the Support Group
Your first route is to show that there has been deterioration in your health since you were placed into the WRAG and that you now qualify for the SG. You will need to provide medical evidence that supports this and will likely have to complete a new ESA50 and attend a face to face assessment.
You can initiate this by contacting the DWP office that deals with your claim (not the JC+ office where your advisor is), and ask for a Supersession or re-assessment of your claim due to a deteriorated condition.
Alternatively or in addition, you can appeal the Decision that placed you in the WRAG by arguing that you met the SG criteria at that time.
In either case you should have a look at our ESA Claim Guides.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
and in particular if you appeal, our ESA Appeal guide
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
and the following FAQs
Is there any risk to challenging a decision?
How long do I have to appeal?
How to submit an appeal
ESA medical – what forms to ask for?
Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and reconsiderations
Preparing for a Tribunal
MOJ Video of ESA Appeals Process and Tribunal
I know I have posted a lot of information, but have a read and if you have any questions, please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
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10 years 6 months ago #112371 by slugsta
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Replied by slugsta on topic ESA- WRAG
Just to add to Gordon's excellent and comprehensive advice, may I suggest that you bookmark this topic (or make it a favourite on your web browser). Then you will be able to find it easily in future so that you can return to re-read the links and ask further questions as you go along
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