Hi! Had my first esa medical tue, anyone else recently had one? Waiting on the results is making me ill x
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Esa medical 2016
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Hope all goes well!! Peck.😊
I want to genuinely and sincerely wish you all the best of luck with your decision my friend. Fingers crossed for you.
All my hopes and dreams for you
Ken
Hope you hear soon! Though I would not worry about it till you get it, if possible.
I can't help it 😔.thats why I'm hoping someone else has had one lately and has an idea of waiting times. I had my medical letter two weeks after claiming esa for the first time x
Hi,
Hi, I waited around 7 weeks for an answer.
I got 0 points despite being on high rate DLA monolith and care and having a car on motorbility.
I found the medical to be a bit of a sham tbh and the questions were ridiculous... What washing your hair has to do with being unable to work is beyond me.
Many untruths in the report too 
I will be appealing their decision.
I really hope your medical went well and that you get the response you hope for.
I wish you good luck,
Jackie
Good luck with your appeal.
Hi Ken,
Thought I'd share some sunshine with you and others.
I had my mandatory reconsideration letter
On Saturday and they've changed the assess its original decision and she actually said she found in my favour and awarded me 15 points simply on my pain/function category so didn't need to assess any further.
My medical evidence was all she needed to see that what I was saying was true. The letter from my GP was also very helpful, although I understand some GP's won't provide letters 😞
I have been placed in the support group for another 3 years....it still baffles me that you're time limited when you have conditions that deteriorate over time but for now that has taken a huge weight off my shoulders.
Janet at Fibro benefit help was very knowledgeable and I found speaking to her very supportive, even though we had the same ideas about what to do next, I found speaking with her really useful.
Pip will be the next hurdle but as yet haven't heard anything from them.
I wish you all a happy and minimal pain type of day as possible 😃
Hang in there if your having a tough time 😃X Ripple09 Horner Phil112 Newquay lynsu TheAuthor
That is absolutely wonderful, and I am genuinely delighted for you! Good luck with the PIP as well x
Hiya well I am all sorted thanks to my GP mentioned rules 29/35 in the letter.
I didn,t really need them as Aparantly I go my points on toilet needs and pain.
Thanks for thinking of me
I thought that, can the person who does the assesment lie on the report. 7 weeks! Oh my! I can't believe you scored zero! No hope for me, did you appeal/ get a copy of the report? X
I only got the report and letter yesterday.
He took many things totally out of context and put them in such a way it sounded like I was off shopping every day for hours!! It's incredibly frustrating and the worry has made me incredibly unwell today stress does that as I'm sure you know.
I'll be appealing and have had some good pointers from here in the forum.
Some of the things were pretty blatant and I feel I was almost set up to fail really. Why 'make me' use an upstairs room when I'd requested a downstais one on my form?! Then punish me for making the difficult journey up the stairs... When you're told if you refuse the medical they'll stop your money!! I felt I had no choice and hubby helped me up.. The medical guy said I was unaided and only used the handrail??? Simply not true and when I was upon the too he then said we could reschedule if you're not happy!! Bit late by that point and I had to them take2 tramadol .. He'd reroute that down either 
A very subjective review and when you take small pieces of information from someone and rearrange them in a way in which they weren't said, you can see it simply isn't what I said
I feel let down and stressed to the max.
Let's hope you're a bit luckier with your medical examiner
X
I think they are all brainwashed that we are all liers. Put into their brain don't give them anything they are the enemy.
It certainly feels that way when something like this happens.
The first time I went the lady seemed very nice but that was halted very quickly due to their error Horner .
I wish you well :-)x
Unfortunately the waiting time for the result can be harrowing. It is easy for me to say, but I have been in the same place, it has been conducted now and no amount of worrying is going to change it and yes it will make you ill if you worry about it. Don't know if you asked for a print out of the result but if you don't ask you don't get. All you do is ring on the usual phone number and request a copy. Once you ask they are obliged to send it. Hope this helps you. If the result is not the one you wanted it's not the end, just a hiccup. You then have lots of avenues to go down to get the result you want. There are lots of us here to help you so please try and reduce the worrying to a minimum.
Phil
Hiya
Yes had ones on the 19th March got the results on the 7th April.
Depends which area you're in and how busy they are.
I'm in manchester, dog whisperer that's disgusting I really feel for you! I really hope your appeal goes well, I wasn't aware of the medical report but I will call up Monday and ask for one as I'm not sure they are open today? I feel stressed really bad and I can't imagine how you feel, it would destroy me if I fail the medical. I'm actually scared to call and ask for a report of the medical as I don't want to be told if I have failed over the phone, I know that sounds strange but I'd rather face it in a letter if that's the case, thank you for the replies it's really helping me take my mind off waiting ️xx
They will not reply or given you the result over the phone. They are not allowed too. As I have said previously the wrong result is not the end just a hiccup and there are other avenues available to you. Let me know how things go for you
Phil
Feeling a bit calmer today Ripple09
It is a stressful time that's for sure but I will do what I can to prove myself and I can do no more than that.
I hope your news is what you hope for .... Good luck X
Hiya
I am Glynis please have any medicals from now on recorded .
I did and it is really worth it trust me.
People say the stupidest things and we all can interpreted it differently.
I had a big operation last year Andera it still bothers me when I cough.
I was asked how many times it hurt.
I said when I cough.
She she how often is that.
I just said well I don't really count how many times I cough but I can if you want me too.
To that there was no answer,I just looked straight at her and said well what a stupid question what do you expect.
Glynis.
Hi Glynis Newquay
I honestly do sympathise. I cannot believe the attitude of some people.
Yes, it's nice to look well...the reason I try to is so as I can convince myself that I feel better than I actually do!
I feel you are punished for trying your best and as I've already said, I feel the qualifying ability is ridiculous.
Most people's front doors are further than 20 metres from their disabled bay!!
Count your coughs?? That's novel and utterly ridiculous of course.
I wish you well and good luck :-)x
a friend with chronic health probs is currently waiting to see them, also stressed of course, before, during, and after. They must know the stress anxiety theyre putting people with chronic illness,s through, knowing stress aggrevates. Gps so powerful in some many ways reguarding our health probs, yet for benafits their not relied on or trusted much it seems. l do know some whove really chronic health probs and big restrictions on their daily life, social, hols, who are suffering due to it, and dont pass, but others who do, and have known one or two who are quite fit and lead a very active daily and social life doing strenuous jobs with stamina over a long period and pass, but have known at least one, probably more, whove laid it on with hobbling, limping, moaning, crying with helper near carrying them a lo ft walk into room, but able to manage fine and quite fit rest of time, they passed. l was like you, thought being honest, saying how it was, days of severe intense pain debility, frequently but odd times although not fit can walk a bit, failed. But there are appeals and some groups offer back up and support , get as much as you can, mp if needed, and most seem to get through appeals. Dog Whisperer, l,m so sorry l can imagine how badly let down you feel, it does feel like kicking you when your down, but most of us do understand and support you, Best of luck to both of you with it.
Thank you lynsu .
It does feel that way and it feels that, as you say perhaps honesty isn't the best policy! They won't change me though... I refuse to 'act up' or lay it on for their benefit!! I was actually having a 'better day' that's Sod's law isn't it and for someone who knows nothing about my conditions it may be difficult to see past the 'well looking made up face' or the smart clothes?!? I don't know
I will get a letter together and sent it off and see what happens. First port of call is to ask them to reconsider their decision
I wish you well and again, thank you for your reply :-)x
l,m the same, just couldnt do it, and would be hopeless at it, a child would see through it. Sods law when l went, one of my better days, they dont see all the bad or horrendous ones, l,d happily put cctv on 24-7, they wouldnt have to to secret filming, l,d do it for them. Maybe send a letter to your mp for support, if theyre half decent theyll contact you, let them see copy of respones, but Best wishes with it.
I understand totally. I still believe the dr prejudged me because I look well .
I will contact my mo should I need to, thanks for the input.
I wish you well :-)x
Yes we understand, it's extremely difficult in its self for us with chronic pain to get by on a daily basis without having a no, that's just a kick in the teeth. I assumed a doctors report of the severe issues is enough to pass although I'm hardly confident now as I am able to walk just about unaided but it's dreadfully painful if I am to try get around at all! The pain and daily suffering leads to depression, anxiety, panic, I don't understand some people sail through and others don't, I know people who have been dying literally and failed, I don't understand how the system works! Xx
You literally need to know how to answer the questions from YOUR perspective. Sometimes trying to answer a question in a 'HELFUL MANNER' actually goes against you. The magic words seem to be 'IN A REASONABLE TIME' and if you cannot do something in a reasonable time then you really have to stress this. Hope this helps
Phil
Phil112 ... I tried to expunge all of that at the medical.... Sadly appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
They cannot expect anyone who doesn't understand what's wrong wth a person to come to an educated decision on their ability.
That's like asking a dentist to cut your hair!!!
Thank you for your input :-)x
I'll let you know the result x
Hi iv just had to feel out a form to do with my esa but not been asked in yet x
I was asked in 2 weeks after my form went in, I think they are asking people in quicker than usual at the min, good luck to you! X
I went in for esa medical at 3.15 people had been waiting since 11.15 .I said im not waiting till all these have been seen guy at reception said been trying to call me to tell me not to come having traveled 10 miles
But had no missed calls! and he called to make me another appointment with them,which I called to tell them i cant make it cos no one can take me
Having seen all those people sitting there for hours its clear no one is getting any points
The so called medical staff were giggling in a back room as I asked what the f*** was going on .Anyway cancelled next appointment been told benifit office will be in touch.Figure I get no points for doing ""Medical"and lose esa! dont go lose esa ! And appeal against whatever !!!!
Had my results over the phone a couple of wks after the assessment.
Have had SDA for 23 yrs but they are migrating it over to ESA, filled my questionnaire in a yr and 7 months ago !
Called to assessment last November, went, left me there for an hr before calling me in to be told the Nurse wasn't qualified to assess me. Had another assessment booked, cancelled that a wk before it was due.
Can only get about with the aid of a stick and my mother usually, but am virtually housebound ( have numerous disabilities ). I was awarded just 6 points !
My assessor has lied and twisted things all over the place, and there is another serious issue that I cannot discuss.
But I have almost finished my Mandatory Reconsideration and suppose I will have to appeal.
It really is a disgrace and such stress for us all.
I want to genuinely wish you all the best of luck with your appeal.
Thank you 😊
Can't believe it. It upsets me how we are treated! I waited an hour in agony and like you say it's a fail as soon as we go. I'm preparing myself already for appealing from what I hear on here there is no hope. I don't want results by phone so refuse to answer it. Id feel if they called me it would be them basically calling me a liar. Jbgood can't believe it you must be fuming with anger right now x
Just to update! I recieved the dreaded letter today so only waited 11 days from the day of my medical. I've been placed in the support group, emotionally overwhelmed today as its a huge relief. But the right decision was made. So I'm not sure why I'm emotional maybe it's a build up of waiting. X
Yes good news mine took eleven days too...so the quicker you hear good results...nitemare thou...alot of upset and stress.still waiting for my award letter dont knoe how long for...been two months...but they added a extra year on my pip...last month so i say they work hand in glove...said it all along...somethink cooking with these people...you just dont knoe the changes that keep happening...good news for my pip thou...i didnt fight it accepted wat was given...i knew if i challened it i would have lost it..i been awarded another year so im happy...x
I decided not to claim pip. I couldn't do with going though the stress of applying to be honest. I'm just so relieved I now have two years before I'm reviewed x
I know this is an old thread but I've just had a medical and was googling to find out how ling it would take before I'd get my results and ended up on here lol (I am already a member).
I was reading through the replies and it's so true, how they twist it answers to make it sound ir fit for work.. I had been in incapacity for about 12 years when they changed it to ESA and had to go for a medical, I was n some state but ended up with 0points!!! I appealed it and when I read the report there was one thing (amongst many others) I'll never forget; Do you have a washing machine? Me: Yes but I hardly ever use it because I very rarely leave the house so only wear pyama's. Report: Can work a washing machine so is able to learn new tasks. And in and in it went.. Totally ridiculous. I think these people are trained to change and twist people's answers so they can deny them points rather than be trained as "assessors "
How u can assess a person by seeing them once for 20mins while typing away and asking stupid questions is beyond me anyway..
So another anxious waiter here, I hope all the previous posters got their results by now and they were positive!!
PS another cracker, the line un the letter that tells u ur no longer entitled to ESA; This may come as a shock to you.. Aye NO KIDDIN!!!
I'll definately ask for a copy of my report asap, I had my medical yesterday, when can I ask for it?
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