ESA payment

redrebel

Hi, I broke my ankle in June and was receiving ssp until August when they decided to let me go because I was still in plaster (agency) I then applied for ESA. Having a broken ankle I would have thought pretty cut and dried that I couldn’t work especially in a warehouse. I have sent in several sick notes. I’ve posted a form that sent me for fittness to work because apparently my consultant and physio don’t know what they are talking about but Janet in admin without a medical qualification to her name can along with accessing private information. Posting anything is a nightmare for me. I live miles from a postbox or town and due to my injury I can’t walk far and I can’t drive. I’m rambling a bit( ADHD). I still haven’t had a penny from them. I have no idea about the benefits system as I’ve worked my entire life apart from a couple of redundancies so I have no idea how it works. I’ve basically been surviving on my holiday pay and a small tax rebate. How do I hurry them along? On a side note, I now know why the benefits system costs so much and it’s nothing to do with the money they payout. It’s inefficient and over complicated. Sending documents by post? Inefficient and unsafe. Being neurodivergent it’s blowing my mind and I’m more than a little annoyed. Any advise would be welcomed.

Kimi87

I'd recommend contacting ESA on 0800 169 0310 to see what's happening with your claim. You should be receiving payment at the assessment rate.