Some statistics information.

wilko

INCREASE IN ESA CLAIMANTS PLACED IN THE SUPPORT GROUP
The latest ESA statistics show a considerable rise in the proportion of ESA claimants making it into the support group.

In the quarter to September 2018, for ESA initial assessments:

• 47% were placed in the support group, up 5% on the last quarter.
• 21% were placed in the work-related activity group, up 1%.
• 32% were found fit for work, down 6%.

For repeat ESA assessments, the figures are:

• 72% support group.
• 16% work-related activity group.
• 12% fit for work.

 

PIP AND ESA APPEAL SUCCESS
More positive statistics for claimants with an appeal were released by the Tribunals Service this month.

Overall, an extraordinary 70% of social security appeals are successful, with the claimant getting a better award than they originally received from the DWP.

The success rates for benefits include:

• ESA 74%
• PIP 73%
• DLA 66%
• UC 58%

The success rate for PIP is up 4% on a year ago, whilst the success rate for ESA has risen 5%.

So, if you have been turned down at mandatory decision stage, please don’t give up.

The odds are most definitely on your side.

Good luck,

Steve Donnison

Ami2301

Very useful, thanks for sharing @wilko

Antonia_Alumni

Thank you @wilko