Re apply for ESA

Hi Gordon I have recently gone through my DLA toPIP process using the guides from this fabulous site I had a home assessment (which I requested )and I found it daunting as it lasted nearly two hours and I was extremely anxious , but less than two weeks later a brown envelope dropped through the letterbox, my son had to open it as I was too anxious, he read it out to me ... enhanced rate for daily living and enhanced rate for mobility! I was so pleased and surprised that they understood how severe my illnesses affect my life ! I messaged you a while back telling you about my disasterous esa assessments and appeals ( all payments for wrag group have now stopped a few days before my pip news ) although dwp did write to me to say that they have looked at my claim again following a recent change (pip success I assumed) and decided they cannot pay me esa because I had reached the max of365 days that I can get contribution based esa. Since I had my last esa assessment in November 2016 my conditions and symptoms are getting more severe , would it be a good idea to make a fresh application for esa considering my health and pip success? Jue

Gordon Thankyou , I was not able to receive income based esa because of my husbands pension , I haven't been able to work (because of ill health ) since 2002 dwp told me I didn't have enough contributions to be able to receive any more payment, I think I should be in the support group but would they consider this just by my existing illness making my living more difficult with more pain? I had previously been in the support group Jue

Thankyou Gordon. I am sure I can , my GP has supported me all the way so far and I'm sure she will write another letter of support for me , I have a appointment with her in January so I might leave it until then so I can explain everything to her , is there a time scale on re applying ? Jue