Is anyone on ESA for Alcohol Addiction

[honeybee13]

Hello...

 

Can anyone provide further help regards the posts I have made today?

 

Many thanks

 

Which ones haven't you had replies to please?

 

HB

[sja75]

Hi HB

 

The ones timed at 14:46, 15:59 and 17:07 by myself. Thanks for any advice

 

Regards

[honeybee13]

Thank you.

 

At least two of your times are wrong, from what I can see.

 

I suggest you copy and paste the questions you're still not sure about into a new post or posts, to save people trying to help you having to scroll up and down the thread.

 

HB

[sja75]

Hi HB...

 

I would just be repeating myself!

 

As I say if anyone can offer any help based upon my comments and those responses i received TODAY, I was be grateful, extremely so!

 

Thanks and regards.

Edited August 20, 2012 by sja75

[sja75]

Hi HB

 

In my super brief use of Forums and threads the more the posts it seems to get diluted...

 

Should I open a new thread?

 

All it is I have being given conflicting advice within this thread and the other one I mentioned above (today) My lil Noodle is smoked that's all.

 

Thanks and regards.

[honeybee13]

Hello there.

 

I don't think a new thread is a good idea, things will only get confusing.

 

Let's hope the guys are able to locate the posts you're asking about. Fwiw, I think the timings you gave are all an hour out.

 

HB

[sja75]

Hi HB

 

I thought that about the hour thing... I don't know why, weird.

 

However its strange I have had no responses. They usually reply quiet helpfully and timely. That's odd.

 

Thanks and regards

[rainbo]

Hi - please could you put everything that you need help with into one post - I know this will mean repeating yourself, but personally I can't work out what your questions are and what you still need help with. Thanks

 

 

(ps: I am an hour out too, I think it's cos I haven't updated something on my profile)

[sja75]

Hi

 

I guess some of you are bored with me now, however I feel that my recent threads have being adversely affected.

 

Timeline ...

 

1. Applied for ESA in July 2011

 

2. Prior to this I was asked to attend a4e on the Work Program in June 2011

 

3. I got signed off my doctor as per ESA application.

 

4. A4e still pursued me, telling me to attend meetings, they switched me over to Turning Point in Nov 2011.

 

5. Ever since I have being involved with Turning Point attending as they request meetings with them at a4e's office to current date.

 

6. Turning point tell me I have to attend AA meetings as a minimum condition to receive my benefits.

 

7. I have failed my ATOS assessment, I returned an appeal, that failed, tribunal is now awaiting a date to be heard.

 

I have being advised that whilst on ESA at the assessment rate on this forum, that my involvement, with any agencies is against the rules, and they can't enforce anything on me whilst being on the assessment phase.

 

Although I have being advised that its a Condition Management Program which is mandatory....

 

I ask, pleading for help. What's is my position?

 

 

 

Many thanks to those who can help, please. Many thanks

Edited August 20, 2012 by ims21

[ims21]

Two threads merged.

 

Please keep to one thread for this issue otherwise advice gets duplicated over and over again.

 

The summary of the points for which you would like an answer is now here.

[sja75]

Thanks IMS

[rainbo]

Hi

 

I guess some of you are bored with me now, however I feel that my recent threads have being adversely affected.

 

Timeline ...

 

1. Applied for ESA in July 2011

 

2. Prior to this I was asked to attend a4e on the Work Program in June 2011

 

3. I got signed off my doctor as per ESA application.

 

4. A4e still pursued me, telling me to attend meetings, they switched me over to Turning Point in Nov 2011.

 

5. Ever since I have being involved with Turning Point attending as they request meetings with them at a4e's office to current date.

 

6. Turning point tell me I have to attend AA meetings as a minimum condition to receive my benefits.

 

7. I have failed my ATOS assessment, I returned an appeal, that failed, tribunal is now awaiting a date to be heard.

 

I have being advised that whilst on ESA at the assessment rate on this forum, that my involvement, with any agencies is against the rules, and they can't enforce anything on me whilst being on the assessment phase.

 

Although I have being advised that its a Condition Management Program which is mandatory....

 

I ask, pleading for help. What's is my position?

 

 

 

Many thanks to those who can help, please. Many thanks

 

I am no more qualified than Honeybee.

How I understand it is...

If you are on the assessment rate of ESA, you aren't obligated to do ANYTHING. You're not in an ESA work-related or ESA support group, you're in limbo. You cannot be sanctioned (benefit deducted) for not attending programmes, as you aren't receiving the portion of benefit that can be sanctioned.

 

Anyone else wanna jump in here?

Edited August 20, 2012 by ims21

[sja75]

Thanks Rainbo... I hear you

 

Honey Bee...

 

I am ever so sorry about my comments, my anxiety is mega up... I have to go see my Work Provider in two and half hours. The night before meetings are horrible, it get to me badly. In about an hour or so I will be piling out all the booze I have being drinking since five this morning.

 

I really do hope you can accept my apology. I don't know why I spoke to you like that. So sorry.

[sja75]

Rainbo

 

Can I be sanctioned for my 71.00 assessment phase ESA tho?

 

Not looking forward to my meeting. Every two weeks. It's an ordeal for me just to attend these meetings and the AA meetings. All this is has made me a whole lot worse throughout all this.

[sja75]

Absolutely fed up. I really am... It's wearing me down

[sja75]

Clearly I have alienated folk here it would seem.

 

I really apologise.

 

But my situation is desperate.

 

I need help

[MARTIN3030]

Clearly I have alienated folk here it would seem.

 

I really apologise.

 

But my situation is desperate.

 

I need help

 

You have been given much more leniancy than we would normally show when faced with some of the comments you have made that have been extremely offensive.

While it is accepted and known that The CAG has members from all walks of life,and some of who suffer from illness,and others who have battled with the pressures of modern day life,The CAG is unable to offer professional help for the underlying issues we have seen discussed here.

What we suggest is that you seek professional help from those who are qualified and trained to help you.

There has been quite a lot of input here from some regular members and we thank you all for this.

This thread is now being closed.