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If I apply for ESA would I have to go through assessment again
Alyas
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Hi,
I have been awarded enhanced rate PIP since July this year till June 2019, and was getting sick pay and work tax credit, my sick pay ended and also I am not in work now and HRMC stoped Work tax credit .
I want to if I apply for ESA would I have to go through for assessment again, if yes would it affect PIP if assessment not in favour.
I have been awarded enhanced rate PIP since July this year till June 2019, and was getting sick pay and work tax credit, my sick pay ended and also I am not in work now and HRMC stoped Work tax credit .
I want to if I apply for ESA would I have to go through for assessment again, if yes would it affect PIP if assessment not in favour.
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Hi,Eventually yes you would need an assessment, most people have face to face assessments for ESA the same as they do for PIP. No it won't affect your PIP.
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