good news!

[hamble99b]

I got an esa letter today telling me that the money they pay me has changed. my heart sank. then I saw the magic words

"because you are in the support group"

the relief is huge!

I had put in an appeal and heard nothing.

I'm waiting for a letter to tell me more.

regards,

sandra.

[Extremelygrumpy]

Wow that's two people having good news today from the powers that be.... Could it be that things are on the turn

Congrats

VGx

[pinkblossom]

Congrats Hun,bout time we all started having some good news!im still waiting for my good news..any good news realy...but I can wait xx

[Hidden]

That's great news Sandra, well done, so pleased for you!

[Hidden]

Brilliant news.

Big piggy hugs xxxxxxx

[fairycazzie]

hi sandra so pleased for you!! Lets hope our Christmases are maneagebel and we all enjoy and with good news coming in can only help us feel happier xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx soft coud fluffy huggles xx cazzie xx

[Hidden]

Great news...lets hope it spreads about to other site users who are waiting on decisions too

[cobweb]

thats fantastic news, now you relax a bit xxx

[julieevh]

Ohh well done Sandra, so pleased you have got what you undoubtedly deserve xx

[hamble99b]

thanks all, wish everyone could get it.

sandra.

[sadoldred]

Well done Sandra. thats two of us, I have had letter today sayin I`m to get my back payment for support group from June 2011. So things may be lookin up for all of us! Every body keep up the fight?? x

[hamble99b]

well done to you too, there is hope!

regards,

sandra.

[belinda1970]

Hi Sandra,I'm new to this forum, I just read ur letter about receiving benefits, I hope u don't mind me asking but what is the support group?

[hamble99b in reply to belinda1970]

sorry Belinda for not replying, not been on the computer.

sandra.

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Hello Belinda, the discussion is about ESA (Employment and Support Allowance benefit), there are two groups within ESA - the Support Group which is what Sandra mentioned and also the WRAG - Work-Related Activity Group.

A brief summary of both groups -

To be awarded Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and placed in the Work-Related Activity Group, you need to show that you score at least 15 points in the limited capability for work assessment.

Alternatively, you may be exempt from the assessment or covered by the exceptional circumstances rules. The test for getting into the support group is an additional one which does not involve scoring points.

If you would like us to send you the Benefits and Work info sheets on ESA and DLA for free, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to send them to you.

I hope this helps.