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Any tips for what to put in the ESA questionnaire?

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Andreasuperstar
Andreasuperstar Community member Posts: 13 Connected
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi, I'm so tired of completing assessments that I don't know what to put.  Any advice is much appreciated.  I also have real difficulty concentrating and typing which is not helping matters.
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  • Nystagmite
    Nystagmite Community member Posts: 596 Pioneering
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    The person reading your form isn't going to make any assumptions. (as we're all different) You have to spell everything out to them. 

    Can you get someone to help you?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,014 Disability Gamechanger
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    I would advice you to get some help with completing this form. They're very complex and need to be filled in correctly.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Barrylad1957
    Barrylad1957 Community member Posts: 99 Courageous
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    @Andreasuperstar
    The ESA50/UC50 form is a bit tricky, full of oubliettes and trapdoors. It depends where you live, but there are a lot of welfare and volunteer groups that could help you out. I made the mistake of filling my UC50 in myself, and know from experience that its a mistake. Google welfare and disability groups in your postcode and find someone experienced in filling them in. Your local MP's office will be able to point you in the right direction - don't be afraid to approach them - they work for you, not the other way 'round. Good luck.

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
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    I would suggest a good starting point is the self test on the B&W site

    http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/med2/indexxx.php

    CR

    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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