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11 years 3 months ago - 11 years 3 months ago #117755 by Angela
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES);
- Poor mobility
- Back, leg and feet pain
- Numbness in saddle area, top back of legs & vertical half of entire left leg
- Double incontinence
- Catheter use
- Recurring urine infections
- Problems with left heel due to gait as a result of poor mobility
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Good evening
Given the recent developments with Atos, I am unsure if I am likely to fall into the ‘2 year reprieve’ category or not - my details are as follows:
On 12 March 2013 I was placed in the ESA Support Group without a medical, which was backdated to 25 November 2012 – I have recently found out from the DWP that I was placed in the Support Group for a period of 1 year.
Between the Christmas and New Year holidays 2013, I received another ESA50 (Limited capability for work questionnaire) to complete. I completed this and returned it by recorded delivery on Thursday 16 January 2014 which was delivered to the Wolverhampton delivery office on Friday 17 January 2014.
By Monday 24 February 2014, I still hadn’t heard anything and called the DWP who confirmed that they had received my form on Monday 20 January 2014 and that it is still with Atos and advised me to call them. Atos advised that they are waiting on an available appointment for me to come for a medical assessment and I will be notified accordingly.
I would be most grateful for your opinion on this matter.
Many thanks
Given the recent developments with Atos, I am unsure if I am likely to fall into the ‘2 year reprieve’ category or not - my details are as follows:
On 12 March 2013 I was placed in the ESA Support Group without a medical, which was backdated to 25 November 2012 – I have recently found out from the DWP that I was placed in the Support Group for a period of 1 year.
Between the Christmas and New Year holidays 2013, I received another ESA50 (Limited capability for work questionnaire) to complete. I completed this and returned it by recorded delivery on Thursday 16 January 2014 which was delivered to the Wolverhampton delivery office on Friday 17 January 2014.
By Monday 24 February 2014, I still hadn’t heard anything and called the DWP who confirmed that they had received my form on Monday 20 January 2014 and that it is still with Atos and advised me to call them. Atos advised that they are waiting on an available appointment for me to come for a medical assessment and I will be notified accordingly.
I would be most grateful for your opinion on this matter.
Many thanks
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES);
- Poor mobility
- Back, leg and feet pain
- Numbness in saddle area, top back of legs & vertical half of entire left leg
- Double incontinence
- Catheter use
- Recurring urine infections
- Problems with left heel due to gait as a result of poor mobility
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11 years 3 months ago #117758 by Gordon
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Jas
I am afraid that you are not as you already have an assessment "in flight".
Gordon
I am afraid that you are not as you already have an assessment "in flight".
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11 years 3 months ago #117764 by Angela
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES);
- Poor mobility
- Back, leg and feet pain
- Numbness in saddle area, top back of legs & vertical half of entire left leg
- Double incontinence
- Catheter use
- Recurring urine infections
- Problems with left heel due to gait as a result of poor mobility
Replied by Angela on topic 2 Year Reprieve
Oh well, wishful thinking!
Many thanks for your prompt response Gordon
Many thanks for your prompt response Gordon
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES);
- Poor mobility
- Back, leg and feet pain
- Numbness in saddle area, top back of legs & vertical half of entire left leg
- Double incontinence
- Catheter use
- Recurring urine infections
- Problems with left heel due to gait as a result of poor mobility
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11 years 3 months ago #117766 by slugsta
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You might find this thread helpful, lots of people have been asking the same question -
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?view=topic&catid=10&id=100582
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?view=topic&catid=10&id=100582
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11 years 3 months ago #117769 by Angela
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES);
- Poor mobility
- Back, leg and feet pain
- Numbness in saddle area, top back of legs & vertical half of entire left leg
- Double incontinence
- Catheter use
- Recurring urine infections
- Problems with left heel due to gait as a result of poor mobility
Replied by Angela on topic 2 Year Reprieve
That link was most helpful Gordon and explains things a lot clearer.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Kind regards
Many thanks for your assistance.
Kind regards

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES);
- Poor mobility
- Back, leg and feet pain
- Numbness in saddle area, top back of legs & vertical half of entire left leg
- Double incontinence
- Catheter use
- Recurring urine infections
- Problems with left heel due to gait as a result of poor mobility
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11 years 3 months ago - 11 years 3 months ago #117771 by bro58
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Thanks for the link too MHB aka Gordon !!! 
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