I'm dreading more about been put in a working group on ESA than been told I dont qualify and loosing my benifit.

[BlueBunny]

Lord knows, i'm not wheelchair bound, I dont have any complications (luckly I think !) but i'm too tired to look after my own home, I feel like I have no quality of life, there is no way I think I can manage even the trips to the job centre let alone hold down any job, as much as I would love too, I miss not working and I resent having complete strangers telling me what they think I should be able to do, try having FM for a day and then tell me what I can do.

[bobbin]

i totally agree with you, i was placed in the work related esa group and had to attend back to work interviews. I went once, the rest of the time i was to ill to attend my meetings and had them over the telephone. My esa advisor was very understanding of my condition and never once pushed me.....there are some good people about. I dont get esa now as i have claimed it for 365 days and am no longer entitled to it, i dont get anything from anywhere now my husband has to buy everything..bless him. But please dont worry to much it really isnt as bad as it sounds and like i say just have the telephone consults, thy dont broadcast this option but it is available

Goodluck

xx

[Lioslaith]

I was incredibly lucky as well. I just had to attend 1 work focused interview and after helping me out of my chair and getting a guard to help make sure I got the elevator down to the street she said she'd see me 'next time' I had an assessment.

[kazalice]

hi blue bunny i had the same treatment from the jobcenter speak with your doctor tell him how they make you feel. and go for DLA hun

[Jeannie]

Thank you all for these submissions. It's good to remember there are good people around AND good to know telephone consultations are available. I'm still employed but can't do it - have to keep taking time off. Don't know how long it will b before dismissal. It's always good to know coping strategies for ESA

[ginge]

i sending my esa off tomorrow..nerves on edge not sleeping and its not posted yet....i would go for d.l.a. if i was you bluebunny, send in as many leters as you you can from yr gp, occ therapist and specialist with the claim.....best wishes...xxxx