Hi all
Looking for some advice.
I have a number of health issues, one of them severe clinical depression as diagnosed by two senior psychiatrists and have been actively known to the mental health service for some 15 years.
I am on a lot of medication, anti depressants, sleeping tablets, pain relief etc.
My quality of life is poor, I often feel very ill and drained without doing anything.
I have days where I'm very ill (without going into personal details) and feeling absolutely rubbish both mentally an physically.
I recently received a letter from DWP advising they intend to call me shortly regards sending me ESA50 form.
Can anyone tell me the process?
I'm worried sick, feel that because a lot of my problems are mental issues (I have been closely monitored by the mental health services and GP since 15 years old) that I won't be taken seriously.
Once I return the form, how long after that will it be till I hear something? And if I'm required to attend a medical how long after returning the form will it "roughly" be so I can get evidence together etc?
I have previously attended a medical assessment.
Lastly, if I needed to appeal, will my payments continue until my appeal is heard? I am in pieces :(
Scared and worried, I have no life as it is now, I own nothing and feel I'm going to be left high and dry :(
Looking for some advice.
I have a number of health issues, one of them severe clinical depression as diagnosed by two senior psychiatrists and have been actively known to the mental health service for some 15 years.
I am on a lot of medication, anti depressants, sleeping tablets, pain relief etc.
My quality of life is poor, I often feel very ill and drained without doing anything.
I have days where I'm very ill (without going into personal details) and feeling absolutely rubbish both mentally an physically.
I recently received a letter from DWP advising they intend to call me shortly regards sending me ESA50 form.
Can anyone tell me the process?
I'm worried sick, feel that because a lot of my problems are mental issues (I have been closely monitored by the mental health services and GP since 15 years old) that I won't be taken seriously.
Once I return the form, how long after that will it be till I hear something? And if I'm required to attend a medical how long after returning the form will it "roughly" be so I can get evidence together etc?
I have previously attended a medical assessment.
Lastly, if I needed to appeal, will my payments continue until my appeal is heard? I am in pieces :(
Scared and worried, I have no life as it is now, I own nothing and feel I'm going to be left high and dry :(