Has anyone appealed re not receiving ESA and can tell me what it was like?

[Kasparprinceofthieved]

Just that really ...

I've been receiving ESA due to being unable to work because of depression and anxiety. I failed my work capability assessment because I "can leave the house to pick up a prescription" and "prepare toast and microwave meals" for myself, therefore meaning I can look after myself and hold down a job

I also failed my mandatory reconsideration and have requested an appeal. It's coming up soon and I wondered if anyone had requested one and could tell me what to expect ... How many people are likely to be there, how long might it take, do they tell you immediately if you fail, what sort of questions are they likely to ask?

I'm so stressed by the whole thing, I can't sleep and I'm terrified about going to somewhere unfamiliar to talk to people I don't know, in a situation I can't prepare for or control ...

Thanks.

Thanks .. I didn't need help with the form, I needed help at the appeal.

I would advise you to go to your local citizens advice. Take all the letters you have sent and received so far with you.

This a million times over... Dont suffer in silence, dp has been on ESA since august 2015. In september he got kicked off because he didn't pass this ridiculous test, he went to the citizens advice, they helped put together a mandatory appeal, it went to tribunal in January and he passed. All the citizens advice has asked for was a report from his doctor, they helped with the rest.

I went, they were no help at all.

Have you tried the fightback Facebook or website they are v helpful with advice re appeals etc. The getting your medical noted if you get them yourself this can be held against you as you are organised enough to ring up etc, so tell them you couldn't cope with the stress of getting hold of them. I found this out look at the fightback timeline where people put advice.

Sorry I should have updated ... I went from having 0 points at the work capability assessment to 36 points and reg 35 at the appeal, they put me in the support group.

Thanks for the advice.

that's brilliant news kaspar!!

I know this was some time ago but how long from mandatory reconsideration decision to appeal appoutnmrnt? I got my mandatory decision back and I have to appeal and I'm worried how much longer I have to wait with no money

Anyone?