Until 25th April this year I was getting standard rate pips. Had assessment & was stopped. Altho I am still getting support group ESA. Help!

[Jubellie1]

Pips verses ESA

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

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[releasethemagic]

Do you know why you are in the Support Group for ESA? If you don't, write to DWP to ask them for a copy of the Disability Assessor's report. It will tell you.

Once you know why you qualify for the Support Group, you will have a better idea whether there is an overlap with PIP. For example, if you are in the Support group because you cannot walk 50 metres, there is overlap with PIP mobility where Standard Rate PIP is paid for that. It is too late to appeal the decision, but you could apply for PIP again.

If there is no overlap, all you can do is apply again and make sure you maximise your chances by using the Guides on how to fill in the forms to accurately describe your ability to move around and carry out daily living activities. They are not really interested in what is wrong with you - just its impact on the activities. A free Guide is here

drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw...

Benefits and Work produce excellent Guides but they have a cost

benefitsandwork.co.uk/

Fibromyalgia Action's benefits adviser Janet can help you too.