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10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #106627 by dawny
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Hi sorry to bother you again can I send or forward my esa form that has been sent in already for you to give me some advice why ive got to go for a medical. Ive looked through as I had help filling it in by the support people with disabilities , She s put a lot of varies on it with exclamations under neath. I wish id foundthis site before and I would have filled it in myself
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10 years 9 months ago #106628 by Gordon
I am afraid we cannot provide detailed personal advice to members.
The majority of claimant, even on re-assessment are called for a face to face assessment, so you cannot read too much into the fact the you have got to go to one.
In preparation for the interview I would recommend that you have a look at our ESA Claim guides
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
and the following FAQ will help you understand what will happen
ESA Medical – What to expect
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dawny wrote: Hi sorry to bother you again can I send or forward my esa form that has been sent in already for you to give me some advice why ive got to go for a medical. Ive looked through as I had help filling it in by the support people with disabilities , She s put a lot of varies on it with exclamations under neath. I wish id foundthis site before and I would have filled it in myself
I am afraid we cannot provide detailed personal advice to members.
The majority of claimant, even on re-assessment are called for a face to face assessment, so you cannot read too much into the fact the you have got to go to one.
In preparation for the interview I would recommend that you have a look at our ESA Claim guides
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
and the following FAQ will help you understand what will happen
ESA Medical – What to expect
Gordon
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10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #106797 by dawny
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Hi ive rang atos and asked for a home visit was told I need a note form the doctor saying why, ive rang doctors so waiting to see if he will send a letter. If he sends it will it still be the same date and time as stated on the letter to attend a medical centre.
Ive done the esa test on line done it twice when looking at the answers' the lady filled in for me at the advice centre , and doing it myself it say's I scored 93 for both and would be put in the support group, if this is the case why do I have to go for a medical .
Ive done the esa test on line done it twice when looking at the answers' the lady filled in for me at the advice centre , and doing it myself it say's I scored 93 for both and would be put in the support group, if this is the case why do I have to go for a medical .
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Hi d,
If ATOS agree to grant you a Home Assessment, it is highly improbable that it would be on the same day and time as the appointment at the assessment centre.
It will be rearranged.
The on-line ESA Test is simply to provide guidance to give one an idea of whether they may qualify for ESA in either group.
Every one applicable has to go through The ESA WCA, whether it be a face to face assessment, or one carried out on paper alone.
Please keep us updated.
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dawny wrote: Hi ive rang atos and asked for a home visit was told I need a note form the doctor saying why, ive rang doctors so waiting to see if he will send a letter. If he sends it will it still be the same date and time as stated on the letter to attend a medical centre.
Ive done the esa test on line done it twice when looking at the answers' the lady filled in for me at the advice centre , and doing it myself it say's I scored 93 for both and would be put in the support group, if this is the case why do I have to go for a medical .
Hi d,
If ATOS agree to grant you a Home Assessment, it is highly improbable that it would be on the same day and time as the appointment at the assessment centre.
It will be rearranged.
The on-line ESA Test is simply to provide guidance to give one an idea of whether they may qualify for ESA in either group.
Every one applicable has to go through The ESA WCA, whether it be a face to face assessment, or one carried out on paper alone.
Please keep us updated.
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10 years 9 months ago #106800 by Gordon
If the letter is accepted it will result in a new appointment being setup as it is a separate group of ATOS doctors that do the home assessments.
I am afraid the online tests only looks at how you would score yourself, not how ATOS will. An assessment is required where there is insufficient medical evidence for ATOS to make a recommendation, a letter from your GP in regard to a home assessment can, very rarely, result in the requirement for an assessment being removed.
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dawny wrote: Hi ive rang atos and asked for a home visit was told I need a note form the doctor saying why, ive rang doctors so waiting to see if he will send a letter. If he sends it will it still be the same date and time as stated on the letter to attend a medical centre.
Ive done the esa test on line done it twice when looking at the answers' the lady filled in for me at the advice centre , and doing it myself it say's I scored 93 for both and would be put in the support group, if this is the case why do I have to go for a medical .
If the letter is accepted it will result in a new appointment being setup as it is a separate group of ATOS doctors that do the home assessments.
I am afraid the online tests only looks at how you would score yourself, not how ATOS will. An assessment is required where there is insufficient medical evidence for ATOS to make a recommendation, a letter from your GP in regard to a home assessment can, very rarely, result in the requirement for an assessment being removed.
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10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #107031 by dawny
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Hi well I had a unexpected letter over, the weekend to say my medical had been cancelled and I didn't need to attend a medical, I rand the atos up who told me that since me sending my form in and getting a date for medical my doctor had sent a report back, which had been read and I didn't need to attend .My money will carry on as normal, will I get a letter saying this . Can I ask to see the report the doctor has sent .
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