ESA text

loulou28

Hi just recieved a text message say we need to discuss your esa  please phone us straightaway on 9/8/2020 but there not open today was rewarded to 2022 only difference is I've had my pip award and been awarded standard for both but only had standad care can anyone help please 

leeCal

Sounds iffy to me @loulou28 ?
if you’re  still concerned it may be a genuine message you could,phone them on their proper free phone number tomorrow during office hours.

poppy123456

Hi,

I'm afraid we can only guess what it could be and you'll need to ring them when they open tomorrow morning at 8am. I know this doesn't help you're anxiety but i'm sure everything will be fine.

loulou28

Do you think it could be to do with premiums currently get disability income guarantee at £24.10 

poppy123456

That disability premium, otherwise know as Enhanced disability premium is couples rate, which is £24.50 per week and is always automatically added when you're in the Support Group (income Related).  Single person rate for this is £17.10 per week.

The severe disability premium is only paid if you live alone or classed as living alone. If you're living with a partner or other adults over the age of 18 they must also be claiming a qualifying benefit such as PIP daily living/DLA mid/high rate care or Attendance allowance, or registered blind.  No one must also be claiming either carers allowance or carers element of Universal Credit for looking after you.

There's no disability premiums when claiming the mobility part and you were already claiming the daily living part.

poppy123456

Just so that you're aware the timescale they give you, in your case 2022, is just a guide. You can be reassessed anytime from 3 months. Although i'd be very surprised if the reason they want to speak to you is anything to do with a work capability assessment.

loulou28

It's very strange my mum and dad had a phone call other week from dwp but they wasnt in and they never phoned back 

loulou28

Also the text just says dwp doesnt give a number to ring 

poppy123456

loulou28 said:

Also the text just says dwp doesnt give a number to ring 

Then how do you know it's about ESA? It could be about PIP.

loulou28

poppy123456

Then i really have no idea. I'm afraid you'll need to ring them tomorrow morning and tell them you received a text asking you to ring.

loulou28

I will thankyou for trying to help x

poppy123456

You're welcome. Please come back and let us know the outcome. I must admit in almost 8 years of claiming ESA i've never had a text messaging asking me to ring them.

loulou28

No neither have I been claiming about the same time as yourself but I will definitely let you know x

loulou28

Haha phoned them this morning its was the wrong text sent out should have been one about a payment of arrears 

poppy123456

Glad it's sorted, thanks for letting us know.

loulou28

No worries dont know what I'm going to spend it on all £2.30 of it x

leeCal

@loulou28 at least it was a genuine call! 
?

loulou28

Oh yes definitely 

poppy123456

loulou28 said:

No worries dont know what I'm going to spend it on all £2.30 of it x

Don't spend it all at once lol

janer1967

Buy yourself a treat lol