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10 years 2 weeks ago #133894 by teresamckeown
Hi
I have recently received an appt to visit me in my own home, by ESA to check re my finances but I suspect it may also be to make an assessment of how I am.
Does anyone know if I have to accept this visit, or have you any advice ?
I have suffered from long-term mental health problems for over 35 years and have had several diagnoses.. .
Thank you
Tracy
Home Visits supposedly to check Income tho suspect was created by teresamckeown

I have recently received an appt to visit me in my own home, by ESA to check re my finances but I suspect it may also be to make an assessment of how I am.
Does anyone know if I have to accept this visit, or have you any advice ?
I have suffered from long-term mental health problems for over 35 years and have had several diagnoses.. .
Thank you
Tracy
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10 years 2 weeks ago #133904 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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A lot of our members are receiving these letters, I'm afraid if it is described as a financial assessment then there is little that you can do to avoid it.
It is not a re-assessment of your claim, the people you are seeing will not be qualified to do this.
If the appointment is not convenient you should be able to move it to a date that it.
You can have someone with you, either a friend or family.
They may want to see your back statements so if you can have them to hand it might help.
Try not to worry about the visit too much, as I said earlier, lots of our members have had these visits and as far as I am aware none of them have gone badly.
Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
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A lot of our members are receiving these letters, I'm afraid if it is described as a financial assessment then there is little that you can do to avoid it.
It is not a re-assessment of your claim, the people you are seeing will not be qualified to do this.
If the appointment is not convenient you should be able to move it to a date that it.
You can have someone with you, either a friend or family.
They may want to see your back statements so if you can have them to hand it might help.
Try not to worry about the visit too much, as I said earlier, lots of our members have had these visits and as far as I am aware none of them have gone badly.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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10 years 2 weeks ago - 10 years 2 weeks ago #133925 by Teddington
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Can I ask ; who gets these visits?
Is it for people on income based ESA only or is it for all ESA receivers?
I just wondered,
Many thanks again.
Is it for people on income based ESA only or is it for all ESA receivers?
I just wondered,
Many thanks again.
Last edit: 10 years 2 weeks ago by bro58.
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10 years 2 weeks ago #133934 by bro58
Hi S1,
It can be either, as even though CB ESA is non means tested, receiving an Occupational Pension in excess of £85/Week can result in deductions from your CB ESA.
bro58
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Stone1 wrote: Can I ask ; who gets these visits?
Is it for people on income based ESA only or is it for all ESA receivers?
I just wondered,
Many thanks again.
Hi S1,
It can be either, as even though CB ESA is non means tested, receiving an Occupational Pension in excess of £85/Week can result in deductions from your CB ESA.
bro58
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