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Aug 11, 2010 at 02:47 PM
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I got a letter through yesterday saying that I am not entitled to receive ESA from the 24th July because I have been found capable of work following a work capability assessment. I got 0 points and you need at least 15 points to get ESA. Before I got the decision through a woman at the job centre said that I could appeal it but is there any point in me doing this if I got 0 points? Surely they aren't going to change their mind. I don't understand how I got 0 points anyway because I couldn't do the memory test. Also the people who know me better: my GP, psychologist, and OT, all say that I am not fit to work and I personally don't feel that I could hold down a job. I'm scared that I'll have to go on jobseekers allowance and be forced into a job that I can't do and i'll get more ill.
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Aug 12, 2010 at 08:15 AM
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Hello lindsay,
This must be frightening for you. If all of your doctors state that you are incapable then whoever did the assessment has made a simple decision that is wrong. Make the appeal and have your doctors reports made available through Freedom of information and get a copy of their decision under the same FOI act. Heres hoping you can turn this around, good luck, Rhiannon __________________  Peace, the deep imperturbable peace is right there within you, quieten the mind and slow the heart and breathe...breathe in the perfume of the peace rose and allow it to spread throughout your mind body and senses...it can only benefit you and those you care about...I care about you |
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Aug 12, 2010 at 01:47 PM
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Aug 12, 2010 at 01:59 PM
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Yes, I would appeal. There have been a lot of problems with ESA and many people found capable for work have appealed and got the decision reversed. Going from 0 to more than 15 points is not uncommon. You should get help from CAB or similar organisation. The "Benefits and Work" website might also help you understand the appeal process - benefitsandwork dot co dot uk - I am not able to post links until I have posted ten times.
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Aug 13, 2010 at 12:17 PM
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Thank you very much for your support. I will be writing an appeal letter.
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Aug 13, 2010 at 08:40 PM
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Aug 15, 2010 at 12:54 AM
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I think Echoes has a point there; but maybe you can find something whilst you are on disability if you are put on that?
I'm currently doing a Ph.D. in order to get myself off disability and earn some money to improve my lifestyle and to fund my most treasured dream, a pilgramage to my Grandmothers grave...I know anything is possible and I hope you do to, Rhiannon __________________ Peace, the deep imperturbable peace is right there within you, quieten the mind and slow the heart and breathe...breathe in the perfume of the peace rose and allow it to spread throughout your mind body and senses...it can only benefit you and those you care about...I care about you |
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