esa , spinal fusion

lisa1972
lisa1972 Online Community Member Posts: 29 Connected
in Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi was wondering if anyone can help me ,I had my tribural for esa back in November but it was ajurned got told I should be hearing from them in a few weeks time. My question is can I get esa for spinal fusion I also have bladder problems aswell.i will be taking my support worker with me when I go .

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  • wilko
    wilko Online Community Member Posts: 2,438 Championing
    In short no, you have to meet the ESA descriptors as to know which group you will be placed into.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Hi,

    Wilko is correct, being placed into one of the groups is not about a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect you.
  • lisa1972
    lisa1972 Online Community Member Posts: 29 Connected
    I have walking issues ,that is part of my spinal problems.but my bladder problems are quite bad to where I can wet myself ,through no fault of my own .
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    To be placed into the Support Group through mobilising (mobility) then they'll take into consideration your ability to use a self propel wheelchair, if they think you can do this then you won't be placed into this group through this descriptor.

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