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Hi, my name is lewis82! Can I be removed from ESA SG, or PIP, through phone assessment?

Hi. I am currently in ESA support group and have been for many years however I'm due phone assessment next week. My question is can I be removed from support group with a phone assessment or if not enough evidence available would have to wait for face to face assessment? Again same question regarding PIP assessments please.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
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For pip if a review has taken place even if a phone assessment the DM will make a decision as long as there is enough evidence the new decision will then be what you are awarded and yes if not enough points scored your PIP could stop or be reduced
In some cases they cannot make a decision based on the info they have so request f2f
However there are no plans to start f2f again yet so this could be a long wait
I'm not 100 percent sure if esa is the same but I am sure other members will be able to help
- stop your ESA because you don’t have limited capability for work
Coronavirus - if you’re waiting for a medical assessmentThe government has postponed all face-to-face medical assessments at the moment.
You’ll keep getting ESA until you have a medical assessment. The amount you get won’t change.
The DWP will try to assess you without seeing you face to face if either:
- you tell the DWP your condition has got worse
It’s important to send your medical evidence as soon as possible. The DWP will try to assess you by looking at your medical evidence and talking to you over the phone.Want to tell us about your experience on the community? Talk to our chatbot here and let us know what you think
Nothing to add to what Toni has posted.