esa and ME

hi,
this is my first time on forum, I suffer from ME and are currently awaiting for a medical with anticipation.... i have suffered since i was 17 and now 39. just wondering if any one could put me at ease. and any help on prep for medical
thanks

sandra wrote: hi,
this is my first time on forum, I suffer from ME and are currently awaiting for a medical with anticipation.... i have suffered since i was 17 and now 39. just wondering if any one could put me at ease. and any help on prep for medical
thanks

Hi s,

Welcome to Benefits and Work

On the assumption that you have completed and returned your ESA50 Questionnaire to ATOS, have you been informed that you will have to attend a face to face assessment ?

This is not necessarily the case, many of our members have been assessed on paper scrutiny alone without the need of a face to face.

With respect to what to expect at an ESA "Medical", this FAQ : ESA Medical – What to expect from our : ESA FAQ’s may help.

Please repost to this topic if you have any further queries.

bro58

Hi. I have ME. I strongly advise you to look on the website of Action for ME.
www.actionforme.org.uk/get-informed/welf...-allowance-esa/index
They have helped me through five assessments and two tribunals, both of which I won.
I know that at least some of their information leaflets are free to download and print.
Good luck!