IB to ESA

bro58 wrote:

Plonker wrote: I was just reading the letter that came with my renewal pack. At the bottom of the page it states the mobility component will continue if I do not send the care renewal form back. Is this visit just for my care needs and my mobility component is safe,or as safe can be?

Hi P,

It would seem logical that the medical would be pertaining to your care needs.

However, DLA is a single allowance with two components, Care & Mobility.

Therefore, I cannot state definitively whether or not the assessment would also take into account your Mobility limitations, and whether any observations and/or adverse comments would be made regarding said limitations which may or may not put your Mobility award at risk.

You could contact them to find out the actual purpose of the assessment.

Hi bro

I took your advice and emailed DLA to ask them as suggested.
bro58

Plonker wrote:

bro58 wrote:

Plonker wrote: I was just reading the letter that came with my renewal pack. At the bottom of the page it states the mobility component will continue if I do not send the care renewal form back. Is this visit just for my care needs and my mobility component is safe,or as safe can be?

Hi P,

It would seem logical that the medical would be pertaining to your care needs.

However, DLA is a single allowance with two components, Care & Mobility.

Therefore, I cannot state definitively whether or not the assessment would also take into account your Mobility limitations, and whether any observations and/or adverse comments would be made regarding said limitations which may or may not put your Mobility award at risk.

You could contact them to find out the actual purpose of the assessment.

Hi bro

I took your advice and emailed DLA to ask them as suggested.
bro58

Hi P,

Hopefully, the response will put your mind at rest, one way or the other

bro58

Hi folks

I had the dreaded EMP yesterday , I was in bed as my back and leg were really sore. The doctor did not say an awful lot,mostly writing and thumbing through forms and asking the odd question.

He did ask me to walk which I did in pain and told him so. He was here about an hour and then off he went.

Just so glad it's over as it really is so stressful. Now just have to wait and see, more stress

Like Gordon, I hope that the worst is over and you don't have to wait long for a decision.

I forgot to ask,as my care expires in May,if they have not made a decision by then,will the care continue or will it stop?