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Holymoses

I have had To battle The DWP every step of the way .I was awarded Pip from August 2021. It was paid from 12th Jan 2022.the post also included a ESA Letter closing my claim (again ) for missing aphone appointment In Jan 2022 .my Pip assessment was done by phone in Jan 2022.

Before this I received ESA placed in work group in 20213.

Previous to this I was on IS from 1993 providing sick notes until I had my daughter in 1994.

I had been diagnosed with PMDD and bipolar at The tender age of 14 . I never ever Received any premiums or incapacity benefit from 1993-2010. I was moved to basic rate ESA . BY Then I had done well to manage my mental health with medication , holistic approach .never received support to work ? I actually was on different meds over the years ,and heavy antipsychotic meds . My UC never included any TP BUT this was another battle that ended up with 4years or backdated Money .

Holly_Alumni

Welcome @Holymoses and thank you for sharing your experience and about yourself 😊