Well folks today I've applied forESA both income and contributions based as that's me officially medically retired and after being on the phone for 30 mins I eventually got someone who was in Belfast and it was an ordeal but the guy was ok so we will see what happens next although he did say that I would have to go to an assessment in Clydebank which is 2 hous away from where I stay so that will be another stressful day but not going to let it bother me at moment :too-hot:
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I do hope things go favourably, in the minefield of the DWP. I thought there was a travelling limit of up to 90 minutes, even less if someone is disabled. This might be worth a read from the CAB.
Mod Sharon is right, please keep everyone posted. Let's hope your experiences of ESA are positive.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/employment-and-support-allowance/help-with-your-esa-claim/esa-medical-assessment/
When I was medically retired from nursing, it was the DWP who said to me "you can claim for (what was then Incapacity Benefit) " I had no idea I could, so I was most grateful to the lady from the DWP who sorted it all out.
Take care XX Aidan
Best Wishes
Sharon
There are papers all over the place and my Consultant will be fuming that the DWP won't leave people who are disabled, alone. XX Aidan
you are quite right popsmith, we will not let them drag us down, not one bit. I have had more hoops to go through than a performing Poodle over the years and still they question, again and again. C'est la vie.
Two hours is a long way to expect you to travel. From your location, I guess the necessary centres are a fair distance apart. ( I loved Oban and all the surrounding area, after many happy times in Scotland). We would be off to the Isle of Sky, in a heartbeat, one day maybe. I digress
The devil will be in the detail as to which conditions are included and it will all take time, but simply acknowledging that there is a problem that needs addressing is a start.