Support Group (eventually)

Finally got into the support group!!

Medical in August, result 21 points (split over 3 descriptors), placed in WRAG, submitted GL24 and after reconsideration told I was still in WRAG. I've been waiting for appeals bundle since early Novemeber. This morning a letter turned up saying my money had gone up, effective 22nd Oct 2011, to include support group premium.

For anyone who's interested I have M.E. - so even with only 5 percent chance it is possible to get in to SG with M.E.

It's unlikely I would have got in without B&W's guides so thankyou.

Wonko wrote:

Finally got into the support group!!

Medical in August, result 21 points (split over 3 descriptors), placed in WRAG, submitted GL24 and after reconsideration told I was still in WRAG. I've been waiting for appeals bundle since early Novemeber. This morning a letter turned up saying my money had gone up, effective 22nd Oct 2011, to include support group premium.

For anyone who's interested I have M.E. - so even with only 5 percent chance it is possible to get in to SG with M.E.

It's unlikely I would have got in without B&W's guides so thankyou.

Hi W,

That's really positive news for our members.

Thanks for letting us know, and for your comments regarding B&W.

bro58

That's brilliant news Wonko,
I too have ME and am yet too go through the ESA assessment but it is good that people are getting into the support group. Hope you can enjoy it for a long time.
Kind regards
Sue

that is great news, I have CFS and have been denied Support Group despite my GP confirming it on the DWP form they have to fill in. Have my appeal in just over 2 weeks time so fingers crossed.

Can someone tell me if I can use someone else's decision at my appeal if we have same diagnosis?

thank you, Lisa

Really good news,thank you for sharing your experience.