My ESA has been stopped ,what can I do now. HELP..xxx

[Dhobbs]

[charlii]

Hi hunni, im sorry but im not on benefits so i cant advise, i just didnt want you to think no one was interested, but in the next hour or so everyone will gradually be coming online and there will be lots of advice, if you ask Libs in admin, she is very knowledgeable in these things and she can send you some sheets about benefits which a lot of my firends on here have found very useful...hope you get it sorted, take care...Charlii xx

[stitch1997]

Hi, i am going to be in the same position within the next 2 weeks, and i have been told by the benefits agency to appeal to get put into the support group, and while that is going on, which apparently takes forever, i have been told to apply for an income based benefit. Dont think i will get it though as my husband works. I hope you get it sorted out. x

[ellie172825 in reply to stitch1997]

I went through this appeal process,I did win my appeal, But I am really sorry to tell you the appeal process took nearly a year, and strangely enough I was awarded DLA weeks later, without even a medical, certainly it was only the lower rate on both components, they gave me the lower rate of care, they said although it is difficult for me through the night, I can manage, this is not quite true, but I don't want to contradict them and rock the boat,I was having nightmares about going for the medical, so I am so relieved that I didn't need to have one, but I definitely think being in the support group bracket, supported me in my DLA application. and they also backdated the money owed since the appeal date, I wish you well in your appeal. (((SOFT WARM HUGS)))

[ellie172825]

So sorry this has happened to you, it must be really upsetting, sorry I don't know enough to advise, but as charlii said ask Libs in admin she gave me some good advice, she is also very supportive and encouraging, I hope things work out for you. (((SOFT WARM HUGS)))

[linlit]

appeal ask for copy of medical assesment them collect as much supporting evidence as you canfrom drs ect and try not to worry lots of people are winning appeals now hope all goes well for you

[samanthajayne]

im also goin throught the appeal u need to see ur gp for sick note ,its been nearly 1 year and i still not got my appeal date yet,

[jjojay]

Appeal appeal appeal,, you may get it next time round ,, heard this so many times in here. I rekon sometimes it's who actually assessing you,, lots if luck don't give in x

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Hi

Is it because you have exhausted the 365 day rule. I belive that contribution based ESA only lasts for a year and then you need to re-apply or appeal and be put in the support group where the 365 day rule does not apply. Many people are falling foul of this rule I am afraid.

[Kugagirl1]

Dont know if this will help im going through mine at min 6 mounths in , i wet to cab but the one in my area is a nightmare only open 1hf days a week . So i went to my local advice center , its a compleat different thing only helps with benefits maly , ESA , DLA so on an helping peple with learning difficulty s , depresion so only had 4 visets took every thing i had with me they helped me fill in forms sort my apeal rang then an got it changed from incopasety witch has bean stoped an put on ESA , but on a low levol untill decision . Ill have to go back when ive herd when my medical an apeal is but they have given me stuf to do before so im preperd an then thet will prepare me befor i go so i can cope on the day . So might be worth looking for somthing simler in your aria i found it on the net by chance .xx

[esagestapo]

Contact the LSC, they will put you in touch with a solicitor to help you appeal, you have to appeal within 30 days.

[rosylyn in reply to esagestapo]

Can you get a solicitor to appeal on your behalf when have to go to court.i have community law sorting out my paper work but they can't come to court any more i am dreading it .Still waiting for my appeal to get middle or high mobility.xx

[esagestapo]

Not AFAIK, they will prepare your case, that's all they do.