ESA Reviews - I think I am keeping someone in employment :)

[eliotnpt]

Brief timeline...

December 2010 - re-assessment for IB, recommended further review in 2-3 years, benefit to continue.

October 2011 - called for ATOS face-to-face interview as part of the IB to ESA transition. Failed. Appealed. Placed in Support Group for ESA on review so no Tribunal to attend.

February 2012 - new ESA50 received, completed and submitted together with letter expressing disgust that another review was being made in only 3 months when my medical conditions could not possibly be improved in my lifetime. Had no reply but ESA Support Group benefit payments continued without a break.

November 2012 - received letter from JobCentre stating my case had been reviewed and I was being placed in the WRAG forthwith. I telephoned to request a telephone interview for the first part of this assessment. I was called back and told an error had been made and I was to remain in the Support Group, but contact the department again in March 2013 to ensure I was being transferred to Pension Credits.

January 2013 - new ESA50 received which I must now complete.

 

I am aware that cases are looked at regularly and that up-to-date ESA50 forms are required, just as regular reviews of cases are required. But looking at the timeline above it now does seem rather excessive. My carer (who I pay for myself, I have never claimed any additional benefits) is now describing this as harassment, a blatant attempt to attack anyone who has succeeded following an ATOS failure.

 

Does anyone else have a similar experience?

[Guest]

This is the sort of thing that your mp should hear about, or even better email ministers@dwp go to the top, i tend to agree with your carer.