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Do I have to keep having assessments every year?

ladycat

Hello I wonder if you can help me I have a condition for lymphedema of my right leg my problems started couple of years ago since then my condition hasn't got any better recently I have been called in for a assessment I've already had two assessments now today I've got another letter for another assessment the first assessment no sorry the socket assessment I appealed and I won my taste than I just want to know do I have to keep on taking assessments every year even though I want it's through the courts

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Pippa_Alumni

Hi @ladycat, and a warm welcome to the community!

Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm afraid I don't know the answer to this myself, but we have lots of knowledgeable community members who've also been through the assessment process and may be able to help. Hopefully they'll be in touch soon!

amanda8289

I can only hope but I do thank you for your kind words x

amanda8289

It's torture for us I had a pip and esa50 questionnaire to fill in 2 weeks apart struggle to a little bit my hubby had to fo the majority. 2 extensions later I was happy to see them leave

amanda8289

Username_removed said:

Here’s the guidance on switching assessments off.

https://www.rightsnet.org.uk/?ACT=39&fid=3&aid=1588_2MlvocgRHQVY2p0lOGKY&board_id=1

Thank you for this
I appreciate your help

amanda8289

Yadnad

As Mike has explained clearly how it affects ESA. Not too sure if you are asking about PIP as well.
But if you are it all depends on the length of the award given
Some awards are for 9 months before you have to start all over again and others can be for 10 years. The average length tends to be 3/5 years with a re-assessment carried out 12 months before the end date - after 2 years for a 3 year award and after 4 years for a 5 year award.