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ESA home visit re medical next week
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I'm so nervous about it all .
Any one have an idea of what chance I stand I staying in the support group ?
Kind regards
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fiona wrote: I didn't have it when initially filled out the ESA 50 but have now or a medical report from my gp. Do I give it to the atos doctor tomorrow when he comes or post it off to the benefit office ?? I did ring the ESA help line but they weren't sure !
I'm so nervous about it all .
Any one have an idea of what chance I stand I staying in the support group ?
Kind regards
The first thing is to get some copies made, you should never give originals unless specifically required to do so.
I would give a copy to the doctor when the come to assess you and send a copy to the DWP office dealing with your claim, you can mark it "for the attention of the Decision Maker".
I am afraid it is impossible to say how likely it is you will stay in the Support Group, the Descriptors and Regulations were updated in January, so in part it will be dependant on how you previously qualified and whether that is affected by the changes.
Gordon
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- bro58
Good luck with the assessment tomorrow.

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I suffer with an autoimmune disease which has cause severe lower back problems. Many years ago I was fortunate enough to attend a rehab centre where the NHS custom built a wheelchair. I am unable to self propel because of my back so rely on carers when I go out. Would being unable to self propel or walk because of the acute pain be considered a qualifying criteria for the support group ?
Fiona
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fiona wrote: Thank you all for your help . The visit is Wednesday ...
I suffer with an autoimmune disease which has cause severe lower back problems. Many years ago I was fortunate enough to attend a rehab centre where the NHS custom built a wheelchair. I am unable to self propel because of my back so rely on carers when I go out. Would being unable to self propel or walk because of the acute pain be considered a qualifying criteria for the support group ?
Fiona
Hi f,
Yes, it may be enough to qualify you under Activity 1. of the :
SG (LCWRA)Schedule 3 Descriptors
"Activity :
1. Mobilising unaided by another person with or without a walking stick, manual wheelchair or other aid if such aid is normally or could reasonably be worn or used.
Descriptors :
1. Cannot either:
(a) mobilise more than 50 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion;
or
(b) repeatedly mobilise 50 metres within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion.
You may also qualify under Activity 2. :
"Activity :
2. Transferring from one seated position to another.
Descriptor :
2. Cannot move between one seated position and another seated position located next to one another without receiving physical assistance from another person."
If you cannot carry out either of the above activities, Repeatedly, Reliably and Safely, for the majority of the time, or on the majority of occasions that you attempt them, you should not be classed as being able to do them at all.
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