Which mobility aids should I use for ESA assessment?
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Gogo21
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Hiya everyone.. I've just got my esa reassessment letter in.. Ive been waiting for 8mths for the dreaded letter..anyway it says to bring all medical aids.. I use crutches.. And I use a wheelchair part time.. I can't self propelled due to muscle pain . Fatigue.. And spasms.. so I rely on some to push me.. So do I arrive in my wheelchair.. Or use my crutches.. I know it sounds crazy .. It also asked for any letters from g. P. Etc.. But I have nothing new to add since the reassessment information 8mths ago.. Thank you for any advice .. Already feeling sick about it all
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Hi,It's your choice what you use but just so you know this type of wheelchair isn't classed as an aid for ESA and won't help a claim. Remember, ESA is about the work you can do and not the work you can't do and this is what you'll be assessed on.Are you currently in a group or on assessment rate?0
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Hiya @poppy123456 ..it wasn't about helping my claim as such.. I just wasn't sure if I was supposed to take it.. Thank you for answer my question.. I'm in the support group.. X0
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When attending a face to face assessment you should be yourself and that's the best advice anyone can give you. Good luck.
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@poppy123456. .Thank you.. I always get nervous when it comes to assessment .. But as you say you can only be yourself and be honest.. I thought I was going to have to drag all my medical aids in with me.. Which changes depending on how my conditions is affecting me.. Again thanks for your reply0
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No problem. I know what you mean, i had my ESA assessment review 3 weeks ago and i can't tell you how nervous i was. Didn't sleep for weeks before it. I'm also in the Support Group for mobillising. The HCP i had was a nurse and she was the nicest person i've ever met. Helped me up from my seat because i couldn't get up and let me hold her arm while she took me out to the door. I was in so much pain.I had a copy of my assessment report last week and she was 100% truthful and recommended LCWRA (Support Group) as they now call it, even for ESA. It's rare for them to go against the report. Now i'm just waiting for the decision but i'm not worried.Good luck to you!2
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poppy123456 said:When attending a face to face assessment you should be yourself and that's the best advice anyone can give you. Good luck.
good luck with your claim
Regards Poppy Ann.
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I'm glad you got the correct award for you finally.However, basing any claiming, whether it's PIP or ESA on your worst day is the absolute worst advice anyone can ever give. It's not about your worst day. If you do this, when you attend a face to face assessment, if that day isn't your worst day they'll see through it straight away. Never ever base either on your worst day. Tell the truth from the start is the only way.
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@Poppy2012 @poppy123456 thanks for your help and support .. I had my assessment to today.. I'm not sure how it went.. Assesser only asked me a few questions.. He said I had given him a lot of information on how my conditions affect me and suggested I should not do the exercises as I was in pain.. So not sure if it' was a good or bad sign.. So fingers crossed I will find out soon . X1
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