ESA

[Danielle2419]

Iv just found out im being awarded ESA and will be getting paid every 2 weeks im so pleased with this outcome has been let down so many times before.

Things may look up from now.

[InSpain]

So pleased for you xxx

[lizzidrippin]

Brilliant! xxxx

[Hidden]

Excellent :-):-)

[stefgilbert]

I have been put in a support group after doing medical forms twice,my payments stopped last December .now more forms /The claim form ,approx 12 pages long.so fed up with with the whole system,just wish they would pay lupp,and relieve the stress,we don't need it.Rant over.Is anyone else in this position.

[rlupus]

Great news xx

[jimsalisbury12345]

i am been in long battl i have psoraitic arthritis plus had major spinal surgery was on incapacity benefit for many year then in came forms transfer over to esa went to citizen advice spent two hours filling form thought be ok oh no get letter have have medial with atos placed me on work related activity group which i appealed against right away has taking 9 month win appeal such stress as having go job centre prepare cv prepare for work which i refused were threatening sanction my benifits crazy went to visit job centre advisor wennesday said had been placed on support group that day so all me insistense payed off ok for two years should be till retire as my condition only get worse so prob two years time got do same again but won so may help next time

[gabs]

My heart goes out to all who are suffering the additional stress of this fight with the Government's rule changes on support. I have had my battles in the past and know the heartache and fears involved. Thankfully I am now retired and heading towards the 70 mark but it doesn't stop me feeling for you all and wishing each of you well with your own personal difficulties and hoping that today is a good day for you. Gabs.

[Olibop]

So so pleased for you xxxx

[else5]

yes i am so please for you too well done

[paula36]

That is fantastic news. After a year from hell fighting to get ESA, they finally awarded me this but have put me in the work related group now. So another battle begins for me because I am now having to appeal against that decision because I cannot work due to horrible lupus I am wanting the support group. Has anybody else been in this position. If so any help or advice in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

[field in reply to paula36]

If these people felt the way we did on a daily basis they would not get out of bed let alone manage to go to work. I was placed on the work related activity group. I appealed the decision and was placed in the support group for two years. Try to get help with the appeal, contact your local CAB for help. I made sure I sent as much information to the tribunal as I could ahead of receiving the date for my appeal. I sent supporting letters from my consultant and those who help me regularly, information about lupus especially information based on the lupus symptoms I experience, you can get some of this info form lupus uk. I also sent a statement explaining how my illness and symptoms impacted me on a daily basis and how they affected my ability to do normal day to day activity.

[paula36 in reply to field]

I'm so glad you got into the support group. It's an absolute nightmare isn't it. I have already sent previously all my consultant letters and information about lupus. I've recently just received a letter back saying they will look at my appeal papers and then make a decision. Just waiting to hear back from them now on wether they say I can have it or if its going to tribunal. Thank you for yr advice on this matter.

[Nightjar]

That's very good news ..guess you need some chilling out after all that! xxx

[greenghirl]

thats great news so pleased for you xx