ESA CB support group

Butterfliess
Butterfliess Online Community Member Posts: 110 Contributor
edited 1:58PM in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

I know this a long shot but before I head into a world of googling with lots of misleading information I thought I would ask here.


Does anyone have any idea of when ESA CB support group reassessments will restart? I haven’t been reassessed for a very very long time and I’m concerned. I don’t know if it’s worth calling to find out ?

Many thanks ☺️

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,964 Championing

    Hi,

    Support Group is an ongoing award. There are no set reassessments. Even if you call, you will only be given a 'recommended' date, which doesn't mean anything in the real world.

    Unless your health has improved to the point where you would no longer be eligible, there is no need to do anything regarding ESA.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 2,876 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/138259/esa-cb-support-group

    Hi

    I was reassessed February 2024 after not being co contacted by them for 13 years.

    I remained in the support group.

  • Butterfliess
    Butterfliess Online Community Member Posts: 110 Contributor

    Thank you for your reply ☺️


    Will I be reassessed at some point even if they can’t tell me when?

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,964 Championing
    edited September 6
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1065496#Comment_1065496

    You're welcome. You might be reassessed at some point in the future, but as none of us know when, it's really not something to worry about unless you get a letter from ESA.

  • Butterfliess
    Butterfliess Online Community Member Posts: 110 Contributor

    Thank you ☺️


    I just want to assure I’m getting the right amount.

  • Zipz
    Zipz Online Community Member Posts: 3,290 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1065521#Comment_1065521

    Hi. CB-ESA without any income-related top-up is currently £140.60 per week or £281.10 per fortnight.

  • Butterfliess
    Butterfliess Online Community Member Posts: 110 Contributor

    Hey,


    After a call to ESA this morning and another to Citizens Advice I’m left torn.

    I have been told I’m not due to be reassessed till mid 2027 ( I know it’s just an estimate) I’m super surprised about this as I have said it’s been nearly 9 years since I was assessed.
    it’s left me wondering and worrying if I need to ask them to reassess me.


    since I was first placed in the support group things have changed and although my conditions are still with me and I still struggle daily I manage them better recebtly. I would say my recovery is more stable then it has been.
    When I asked citizens advice they told me any form of change needs to be reported and then they can choose to reassess me or including changes to medication ect.


    I had a look through the ESA50 form and I still think that one section would apply to me and get me into the support group but I don’t know what got me into the support group in the first place, so this might have changed to then (2016)

    If I report a change I know that being thrown back into work would set me back and ruin all the hard work on my recovery I know I would struggle to maintain my recovery and work. But I don’t want to be in the wrong group if they think differently.


    I just wanted a little advice before I make any decisions.

    Many thanks again ☺️

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 6,801 Championing

    If you feel you still meet a Support Group criteria, personally I would leave well alone.

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,964 Championing

    I agree with Kimi.

    If you're still not fit for work, I wouldn't choose to rock the boat with a new assessment now.

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