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11 years 1 month ago #119478 by Gordon
It is certainly a possibility but there are, unfortunately, no guarantees. The fact that you have a letter from his psychiatrist and specifically about his attending an assessment is good, but it is down to the doctor who initially reviews his papers.
If there are problems, then speak to his GP about them also writing to ATOS.
I notice that you are a relatively new member
you do nor say what he is being assessed for, but I assume it is ESA, is he already on ESA or being transferred from another benefit such as IB? I hope you had a chance to use our Claim guides, ESA has very different qualifying criteria from it's predecessors.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic ESA Interview
Kaz wrote: Hi
My partner suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and hears voices and has agitation on a daily basis. We are just about to send off the completed questionaire with plenty of medical evidence and supporting letters. Its the first time we have been contacted by the dwp in years to check on our situation.
My partner does not know about the forms or possibility of an interview as he will totally freak out at the thought of change to routine and meeting strangers. I intend to just take him on the day without telling him if we are summoned to interview.
My question, Is there any chance they will not interview him? His psychiatrist has written to say how ill he is and how an interview will be detrimental.
If he does have to go and he freaks out in the ATOS interview will they hold it against him? I'm worried it would have to be stopped because of his behaviour.
Thanks in advance
Kaz
It is certainly a possibility but there are, unfortunately, no guarantees. The fact that you have a letter from his psychiatrist and specifically about his attending an assessment is good, but it is down to the doctor who initially reviews his papers.
If there are problems, then speak to his GP about them also writing to ATOS.
I notice that you are a relatively new member
you do nor say what he is being assessed for, but I assume it is ESA, is he already on ESA or being transferred from another benefit such as IB? I hope you had a chance to use our Claim guides, ESA has very different qualifying criteria from it's predecessors.www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa
Gordon
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11 years 1 month ago - 11 years 1 month ago #119480 by welshgrl
Replied by welshgrl on topic ESA Interview
Hi,
Thanks for your reply. He is on Income support, DLA, high rate care and low rate mobility.
Also gets the severe disability premium. He is getting moved over from income support to ESA. Its not a new claim, a switchover I think.
The form I filled in for him was the ESA50.
Thanks
Kaz
Thanks for your reply. He is on Income support, DLA, high rate care and low rate mobility.
Also gets the severe disability premium. He is getting moved over from income support to ESA. Its not a new claim, a switchover I think.
The form I filled in for him was the ESA50.
Thanks
Kaz
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11 years 1 month ago #119481 by Gordon
Forgive me for prying.
You say your partner receives the Severe Disability Premium, do you also receive DLA Medium or Higher Rate Care or PIP Care, I assume that you are living together, I am concerned whether the SDP should be in payment.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic ESA Interview
Kaz wrote: Hi,
Thanks for your reply. He is on Income support, DLA, high rate care and low rate mobility.
Also gets the severe disability premium. He is getting moved over from income support to ESA. Its not a new claim, a switchover I think.
The form I filled in for him was the ESA50.
Thanks
Kaz
Forgive me for prying.
You say your partner receives the Severe Disability Premium, do you also receive DLA Medium or Higher Rate Care or PIP Care, I assume that you are living together, I am concerned whether the SDP should be in payment.
Gordon
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11 years 1 month ago #119483 by welshgrl
Replied by welshgrl on topic ESA Interview
Hi
I just checked, the SDA was knocked off some time ago and replaced by carers allowance.
Sorry for the confusion
Kaz
I just checked, the SDA was knocked off some time ago and replaced by carers allowance.
Sorry for the confusion
Kaz
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