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Hi, my name is BIGBALOO999_! Has esa support group reasesment reviews been delayed please ?

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BIGBALOO999_ Community member Posts: 7 Listener
edited November 2022 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Has esa support group  reasesment reviews been delayed please ? As mine was due last month after my 3 years was up. Worryingly looking at my letter box every day. As I took months and mandatory reconsideration the last time & nearly ended my life sorry if this is in the wrong place not used to social media 
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  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Hello everyone 
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    BIGBALOO999_ Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Hi Ada  :)
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,530 Disability Gamechanger
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    I’ve not seen anything official that says reviews have started back up. Support group is an ongoing award until a new decision says otherwise.
    Timescales they give are just a guide.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Thank you poppy
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  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    I thought it was 3 years maximum 
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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,118 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @BIGBALOO999_ - & welcome; it's as poppy advises, so please try not to worry
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,530 Disability Gamechanger
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    BIGBALOO999_ said:
    I thought it was 3 years maximum 
    That’s not correct. There’s no end date because it’s an ongoing award.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Community member Posts: 7 Listener
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    Thank you 
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    Welcome to the community @BIGBALOO999_ :) I can see that our members have given you some advice on this. I hope that it's put your mind at ease a little!
    nearly ended my life
    I was just wondering whether you'd be able to explain a little more about what you mean by this?
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    Tori_Scope said:
    Welcome to the community @BIGBALOO999_ :) I can see that our members have given you some advice on this. I hope that it's put your mind at ease a little!
    nearly ended my life
    I was just wondering whether you'd be able to explain a little more about what you mean by this?
    This was 3 years ago when everything got on top of me & then going through all the hassle with e s a  then mandatory reconsideration I started to get suicidal thoughts. I'm now getting treatment for depression & anxiety & on medication & the thought of going through it all again had me worried 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    I can hear how it had you worried @BIGBALOO999_. This is more a reflection of the difficult situation than you as a person.

    You have mentioned getting treatment and being on medication now for depression and anxiety which sounds really positive.

    How have you been finding getting treatment and being on medication now for depression and anxiety?

    If you want to talk things through further with us please don't hesitate to let us know. We are here with you.

    Similarly, if we can do anything to help please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)
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