Hi, my name is samib! I'm nervous for my ESA assessment tomorrow
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samib
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I have my esa telephone assessment tomoro. I am literally sick with nerves. My anxiety is bad at best but this has thrown me. I didnt keep copy of my answers and my memory is poor at all times to point i have to recheck e,thing i do. So scared.
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Hi there
H ings an assessment causes lots of people stress try and find something to do to take your mind off it
You will be fine all you need to do is tell them how it is they understand you will be nervous
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Hello and welcome to the community @samib
As Janer1967 has said, assessments cause a lot of people anxiety so you're definitely not alone in how you're feeling. I've moved your post into our ESA category and tweaked the title slightly so that others who've been in a similar position will be more likely to see it.
Definitely let them know that you're feeling nervous, and be honest about your concerns.
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Many thanks unfortunately due to covid no1 can b here at that precise time they phoning.... one works for trust and my mum in vulnerable group.
Just hope and pray i get throu it. -
I see @samib. Although you didn't keep a copy of your answers, you could make a few notes before the call of things you want to make sure get across? That might prevent you from forgetting something important.
You'll get through it one way or another I know it's easier said than done, but try and relax for now. Is there anything you can distract yourself with? -
Yea am clearing out things and making notes... will let u know afterwards tomoro. Thank u so much xx
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samib said:Yea am clearing out things and making notes... will let u know afterwards tomoro. Thank u so much xxOnline Community CoordinatorConcerned about another member's safety or wellbeing? Flag your concerns with us.
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They phoned 10 minutes after interview was due to start saying sickness so now postponed to 1st march. My nerves r completely shattered y 10 mins b4 hand
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Hi sorry to hear it was postponed you may have been notified late because the assessor didnt report their absence until that time
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Just sick with nerves
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Hi samib my names Mary. I'm also new and its not nice most of them are so cold I hope it goes well for you..... Answer their questions honestly and wear loose clothing with a cuppa lol good luck kx
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janer1967 said:Hi sorry to hear it was postponed you may have been notified late because the assessor didnt report their absence until that time
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Need baggy clothes goin throu menopause surgical enhanced!!! So have to clean multiple times a day!!!
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No need to feel nervous , You'll have a doctor and a civil servant there , and their normally quite sympathetic and will allow you the time to express yourself clearly , don't worry about what the bottom lines are , just express your health concerns sincerely. Good luck , you'll be fine..
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Oh bless u Sam I'm so sorry it was postponed xx
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Arjuna said:No need to feel nervous , You'll have a doctor and a civil servant there , and their normally quite sympathetic and will allow you the time to express yourself clearly , don't worry about what the bottom lines are , just express your health concerns sincerely. Good luck , you'll be fine..
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmcts-whos-who-social-security-and-child-support-tribunal#the-tribunal-panel
"An appeal is decided by a judge sitting alone or by a tribunal panel of up to three people. The tribunal is always chaired by a legally qualified tribunal judge, appointed by the Senior President of Tribunals. Sometimes the panel may include a doctor or a person with experience in disability issues."
Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
Easy Tiger , you'll have the poor person thinking their attending the Old bailey or something , Its really not that big of a deal , I've attended 2 tribunals , and I found them quite relaxed - their not there to trip you up , just to listen.
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Arjuna said:Easy Tiger , you'll have the poor person thinking their attending the Old bailey or something , Its really not that big of a deal , I've attended 2 tribunals , and I found them quite relaxed - their not there to trip you up , just to listen.
You are quite right, tribunals are investigative, not adversarial and (for the most part) tribunal judges will seek to put the claimant at their ease.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
So i had my telephone first assessment this morning. Was nerve wrecking and just lots of questions.... not hopeful but will keep u all posted xxx
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@samib glad it's all done with will you be requesting a copy if your report or just waiting for the decision
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@samib Well done for getting through it, I'm sure that's one heck of a relief. Our fingers are crossed for the outcome. Good luck!
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