Moved to the work related activity group
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kayleigh89
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Hi all!
I'm after some advice regarding my brother who is autistic and has anxiety issues.
He has just turned 26 and has previously been claiming ESA, however he was deemed fit for work in his last meeting and moved into the work related activity group (previously in the support group). His anxiety levels have shot through the roof and it's heavily affected his mental health. I can't help but think it's a numbers game for the local authority and government, which serves absolutely no purpose in supporting him. In a previous meeting, the person actually asked how long he had been autistic for!!!!
I'm wondering if it's worth us appealing against this decision, or if anyone has any experience of being in this group. Will he be reassessed if it proves to be too much pressure? I'm concerned that he is going to be pushed into a situation which he cannot cope in.
Any insight is greatly appreciated!
I'm after some advice regarding my brother who is autistic and has anxiety issues.
He has just turned 26 and has previously been claiming ESA, however he was deemed fit for work in his last meeting and moved into the work related activity group (previously in the support group). His anxiety levels have shot through the roof and it's heavily affected his mental health. I can't help but think it's a numbers game for the local authority and government, which serves absolutely no purpose in supporting him. In a previous meeting, the person actually asked how long he had been autistic for!!!!
I'm wondering if it's worth us appealing against this decision, or if anyone has any experience of being in this group. Will he be reassessed if it proves to be too much pressure? I'm concerned that he is going to be pushed into a situation which he cannot cope in.
Any insight is greatly appreciated!
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When was the decision made on the work capability assessment? The reason i'm asking is because reviews have been suspended for 3 years.If the decision was made more than 13 months ago then he will be out of time to challenge the decision.He can report a change of circumstances for a worsening of condition and then he's be reassessed.1
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bobby123 said:poppy123456 said:When was the decision made on the work capability assessment? The reason i'm asking is because reviews have been suspended for 3 years.If the decision was made more than 13 months ago then he will be out of time to challenge the decision.He can report a change of circumstances for a worsening of condition and then he's be reassessed.The white paper is just what “might” happen, nothing is set in stone yet.0
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He literally had a meeting last week!!! How strange??0
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kayleigh89 said:He literally had a meeting last week!!! How strange??0
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