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When to apply for ESA
11 years 9 months ago - 11 years 9 months ago #109725 by Leofwen
When to apply for ESA was created by Leofwen
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I may have asked this before; excuse me if I have but the morphine addles my brain!
I am due to finish work on the 30 th September due to ill health. I have applied for my NHS pension (deferred benefits as i dont currently work for NHS) and they have now asked for a report from my Specialist as they need more information on my medical condition, the GP has already completed a report in support. They are trying to establish " permanent" incapacity and use the balance of probabilities argument. In the meantime, the process has taken so long thus far and is now likely to take a lot more time. As I will have no income after the 30 th September other than my DLA, should I apply in advance for ESA or wait until I have actually finished work. I know I will go on to the assessment rate, but does this get paid pretty quickly?
As ever the waiting is interminable and makes these issues take on huge proportions, as well as exacerbate my pain. Very difficult to remin positive when facing financial issues and nothing moves quickly!
Any comments are much appreciated as always
I may have asked this before; excuse me if I have but the morphine addles my brain!
I am due to finish work on the 30 th September due to ill health. I have applied for my NHS pension (deferred benefits as i dont currently work for NHS) and they have now asked for a report from my Specialist as they need more information on my medical condition, the GP has already completed a report in support. They are trying to establish " permanent" incapacity and use the balance of probabilities argument. In the meantime, the process has taken so long thus far and is now likely to take a lot more time. As I will have no income after the 30 th September other than my DLA, should I apply in advance for ESA or wait until I have actually finished work. I know I will go on to the assessment rate, but does this get paid pretty quickly?
As ever the waiting is interminable and makes these issues take on huge proportions, as well as exacerbate my pain. Very difficult to remin positive when facing financial issues and nothing moves quickly!
Any comments are much appreciated as always
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