Dementia diagnosis

blackcat73

 I have recently been diagnosed with dementia,i am currently in the work related activity group of esa,is it possible i could be placed in the support group,i have sent in a supporting letter and proof of diagnosis to dwp will this be enough?

Nystagmite

blackcat73 said:

 I have recently been diagnosed with dementia,i am currently in the work related activity group of esa,is it possible i could be placed in the support group,i have sent in a supporting letter and proof of diagnosis to dwp will this be enough?

It's not the diagnosis. It's whether you meet the criteria for the support group.

[Deleted User]

Hi Blackcat 73.  
The criteria can be found on the Disability Rights website - see Factsheet 71!

You have two possibilities here - either to meet one of the 16 criteria that are listed; or to meet one of the Exceptional Conditions (Regulation 35), for example if there would be a "substantial risk to your health" if you're not placed in the support group. 

It's always a good idea to provide medical evidence of whichever criterion you are trying to prove. 

I hope this helps.

Here's a link to that factsheet:
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/work-capability-assessment

Best wishes

Gill@Scope