PCA exempt, my timings for your information

I wanted to post my IB to ESA timings for East Anglia, so that anyone else who will go through it might have some idea of what to expect.

20 May: Had the letter telling me I would be moved from IB and would have to claim ESA.

27 May: Had a phone call affirming the above and inviting me to ask questions.

7 June: ESA50 arrived at my flat and I filled it in.

8 June: ESA50 arrived at ATOS

24 June: DWP ring to ask about my bank account number and sort code (but refused to discuss my claim for ESA).

28 June: Received a letter from the DWP saying I have been put into the support group.

I would like to add that while I do not want to appear ungrateful for my government's support, I do not feel overjoyed. I feel stressed and tired and very, very ill. And this whole process has greatly intensified those feelings and hasn't helped at all.

Am confused about if and when I will ever have a medical, will post separately on that question.

Hi Kate,

Many thanks for sharing that with us.

Your eligibility for ESA will be reviewed regularly, but this may not involve you having to have a medical.

Steve

Well done Kate for getting into the support group
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