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

BIGBALOO999_
BIGBALOO999_ Online 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_ Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Hello everyone 
  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Hi Ada  :)
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    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.
  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Thank you poppy
  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    I thought it was 3 years maximum 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 16,688 Championing
    Hi @BIGBALOO999_ - & welcome; it's as poppy advises, so please try not to worry
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    BIGBALOO999_ said:
    I thought it was 3 years maximum 
    That’s not correct. There’s no end date because it’s an ongoing award.
  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Thank you 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,461 Championing
    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?
  • BIGBALOO999_
    BIGBALOO999_ Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    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 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    edited November 2022
    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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