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My friend lost their ESA
Lolipopjunior
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A friend of mine receives personal Independence Payments she also gets Employment and Support Allowance along with sdp severe disablement premium. She has had a medical for employment and support allowance she has scored 0 points how can this be. From one side of the spectrum serious disablement to absolutely nothing is beyond my thoughts.What to do now she isn't very competent at reading and writing.I say that with respect any help or advice would be very welcomed
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Sorry to hear what has happened to your friend, this must be very stressful for her. I am unsure of what advice to give you so I don't want to give you the wrong advice. Other members of the community will be able to help you and will be in contact with you soon.
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It sounds as if your friend has had a Works Capability Assessment, which is part and parcel of ESA, she needs to ask the DWP to re-consider the decision, but it must be done within one month of the date on the decision letter. As she has difficulty in communicating, maybe you can do it on her behalf. If the reconsideration request is unsuccessful, then she can appeal the decision at an independent tribunal (if this happens, best get help from Citizens Advice or other organisation and keep copies of everything). www.disabilityrightsuk.org.uk/challenging-work-capability-decisions