Hi Poll I do hope they make it the right decision for you! I recently got a letter to confirm I had been put in the support group, after weeks even months of worrying and dread and filling horrible forms in like you’ve done today. I’m very pleased to say the least! Good luck Mini x
I’ve always been in the work related group, never contested it didn’t have the energy so just accepted it. But this time filled in the forms sent them back didn’t have to go have a medical and bam support group???
Half the time I just think it’s pot luck!
I have ppms not gonna get any better no good days just the same getting worse. Explained this best I could sent no supporting letters just gp and consultant telephone numbers.
I didn’t lay it on or say I was worse then I was. Told them they were more then welcome to come visit me spy on me or what ever they wanted. Perhaps abit more aggressive then normal legs really playing me up that day. Filled in every part of the form with full explanation. And also on the blank page.
I have always filled in my own forms no help same with DLA don’t think there are better or worse ways as I said pot luck!
Hi Poll. Sorry no it didn’t say anything about reapplying so I’m not too sure. Don’t think they will hesitate in getting in touch when I have to though x
the having to reapply bit, well as far as i know ,its different for a lot,for some,it can be 6 monthly,yearly or ,every 2 or 3 years
there is nothing straightforward with esa,as you know
i am reading up all about it on the benefits and works site,i am still wating for the dreaded forms to arrive.best of luck with your reply,dont worry,easier said than done i know .
I hope it all goes through OK. Getting help from someone else with these forms is so important.
You know you are ill but the info on the forms must tell them how ill you are. Take your time and always remember the worst occasions. You might be feeling great now, only you must tell them about when you wern’t feeling great. What is on the form is the info they use to make a decision so get it right and take your time
Remember, get a professional to help you fill in the form but write out your answers in rough before hand.
Poll when you get your letter you can ring up and they can tell you how long the awardis for. I’ve read this on other forums, I’ve ot rang them was just relieved got put. In support group, wait till you get your decision then if you want to know ring them.