Morning all
Hope you're all enjoying the lovely sunshine I have here ATM
I'm wondering if anyone has experience of ESA & can give me any guidelines that you may of figured out
Von
Does anyone know if dementia sufferers are automatically put in the support group? I know there is also a work related group where the allowance is not as high. My husband is going through medical retirement as he can no longer carry out his job and I have been wondering about this for some time. Thanks.
Does anyone know if dementia sufferers are automatically put in the support group? I know there is also a work related group where the allowance is not as high. My husband is going through medical retirement as he can no longer carry out his job and I have been wondering about this for some time. Thanks.
Does anyone know if dementia sufferers are automatically put in the support group? I know there is also a work related group where the allowance is not as high. My husband is going through medical retirement as he can no longer carry out his job and I have been wondering about this for some time. Thanks.
It seems to me that it would be a lot easier on us all if, when sorting out PIP benefits, we were advised about ESA & how we go about applying, I had an ATOS appointment (is that the right word) back last year, will I need another one ??
Confused
Hi ChickWe didn't have to go to ATOS ??? Could be because OH got declared u fit for work by his employers.
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Hi Chick
Sorry, I'm probably not explaining myself ( I knew wot I meant LOL)
I was diagnosed in Aug, so needed to see ATOS nurse to get my PIP sorted, I think it would help if they gave you some info that may help in the future while doing that initial consultation
Von
You have to apply. I have just received highest payment for my mil for both ESA and pip.
She was made to go through an assessment for the ESA (which distressed her a bit).
I would say the more evidence you have of his condition the better. I submitted a 6 page report from the memory service detailing the tests she had and the results and this seed to speed things up a bit.
WOW a 6 page report, you sound like my daughter lol
Can I ask what the assessment you refer to included? From my point of view, I've had an ATOS assessment already for the enhanced PIP, surely that should be sufficient ?
My first appointment with memory nurse since diagnosis tomorrow, will ask her & report back
Take care everyone
Von
WOW a 6 page report, you sound like my daughter lol
Can I ask what the assessment you refer to included? From my point of view, I've had an ATOS assessment already for the enhanced PIP, surely that should be sufficient ?
My first appointment with memory nurse since diagnosis tomorrow, will ask her & report back
Take care everyone
Von
I found my mil was falling down the gaps of the system because she was 56. I kept pushing eventually she had 5 different tests and a brain scan. They don't want to see her for a yr now but we have a diagnosis which helped.
I found there was no help under one roof for her so googled everything and eventually got.
- I'm an appointee for benefits calls and letters
- council tax reduced to 20%
- enhanced pip payment
- highest payment of ESA
- social worker
This is after over 30 phone calls and 3 separate visits from people linked to benefits office. Each time they would address my mil like she was a carer and then we had to explain she was the one needing help.
Happy to help vonvon if you need pointing in the right direction,
The benefits system seems to penalise the very people it is set up to help.
Gosh I wish you were close enough to meet for coffee )
What worries me is I don't like to apply for something I'm not likely to get, (MCI diagnosis not dementia) I worry that will flag me on some sort of 'bad list'.. I'm still working, but my job isn't really suitable for me anymore, I'm looking for something new but until then...
Your MIL is lucky to have you
x