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Enhanced Pip but no ESA

HI
My daughter is disabled. She has a number of serious medical issues.
She he has been on ESA and DLA for about 10 years. She recently moved to PIP - in June -and was awarded the enhanced rate for both daily living and mobility.
She recently had an ESA assessment and they’ve given her zero points. She was getting the severely disabled ESA premium. We received a letter yesterday stopping her ESA and telling her to get a job.
She can’t walk more than 50m - she can’t use her hands - and she’s really ill,
Has this happened to anyone else?
I’m told that we can ask for a mandatory reconsideration, which I’ll do. Do you think it’s better to do quickly on the phone or write to them, or both?
I don’t understand how she’s supposed to get to the job centre to sign on, let alone how she’s supposed to get herself to work.
How can PIP disability not be taken into account at all? She had an ESA assessment about 18 months ago and was given ESA, since that time she’s become more ill, not better.
I’m just blown away by it. Zero points. She can’t lift a cup to her mouth some days.
My daughter is disabled. She has a number of serious medical issues.
She he has been on ESA and DLA for about 10 years. She recently moved to PIP - in June -and was awarded the enhanced rate for both daily living and mobility.
She recently had an ESA assessment and they’ve given her zero points. She was getting the severely disabled ESA premium. We received a letter yesterday stopping her ESA and telling her to get a job.
She can’t walk more than 50m - she can’t use her hands - and she’s really ill,
Has this happened to anyone else?
I’m told that we can ask for a mandatory reconsideration, which I’ll do. Do you think it’s better to do quickly on the phone or write to them, or both?
I don’t understand how she’s supposed to get to the job centre to sign on, let alone how she’s supposed to get herself to work.
How can PIP disability not be taken into account at all? She had an ESA assessment about 18 months ago and was given ESA, since that time she’s become more ill, not better.
I’m just blown away by it. Zero points. She can’t lift a cup to her mouth some days.
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I'm really sorry to read about your daughter's ESA claim. I just wanted to add that if you do decide to make a claim for JSA while waiting on the MR (or possible tribunal), unless her SDP is transferred to another benefit (is she claiming housing benefit?) she'll have to make a claim for Universal Credit. If she does this, she will lose entitlement to SDP and even if her ESA is reinstated, she'll remain on Universal Credit.
Before you make a claim for JSA it's really important you get some expert advice on this and I'd advise you to follow the link Poppy shared to find some face to face advice in your area. https://advicelocal.uk/
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My daughter only receives PIP now, no other benefits like housing benefit. I’ll get expert advice as you suggest.
I’ve looked at the JSA applicant criteria and it suggests that you can only apply for it if you’re able to work and are actively looking for work. She can’t work, so isn’t looking. I’m getting a sickness certificate from her doctor ASAP it sounds like that might be helpful later.
Thanks for the advice. I’m going to see if we can get face to face to face now.
Best of luck and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Please keep us updated with any progress!
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If you have a few minutes to spare, we'd appreciate your feedback on our online community.
When we were last assessed for ESA about 18 months ago they gave her the severe disability premium, which she received until last week.
I dont think she can /should claim jobseekers, because she’s not fit for work and she isn’t looking for work and the form says she has to be both.