ESA

belvoir wrote: I have been notified today i have been placed in the work related group. I have been on i/b for nearly 8 years with severe depression anxiety and there is no way on earth I could face work related interviews. I see a weekly psychiatrist monthly mental health team and have regular contact with my gp. I am at my wits end and dont know what to do

It may not seem it but it is still a considerable achievement being placed in the WRAG.

If you do not think you can comply with the Work Related Activity in the WRAG then your only option is to see whether you meet the requirements for the Support Group.

Qualifying for the Support Group

If you believe that you do then you can lodge an appeal to be placed in the SG, but this will not remove the requirement on you to attend Work Focussed Interviews and other WRA. You need to be aware that if you do not comply then there is a good chance that your ESA payments will be sanctioned.

Changes to ESA Sanctions

To appeal you should have a look at 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?

Qualifying for the Support Group

Disability Rights UK Factsheet - Appeals and reconsiderations

Preparing for a Tribunal

MOJ Video of ESA Appeals Process and Tribunal

If you have further questions, please reply to this post.

Gordon