Originally Posted by
Terror Gorilla
After nearly a year on ESA at assessment rate, I had my assessment here at home in February. This week I received a letter informing me that I had to attend the Jobcentre to meet with my "work coach". I've been housebound for years, which is why they came to see me here, so I've no idea how they think I'm going to be able to attend appointments.
From my experience the ESA medical assessment doesn't seem to make any provision for mental health problems. If you can wash yourself, cook and manage the basic functions of life it seems that you'll be placed into the WRAG, even if, like me, you can't actually go outside. I'm now in the process of getting help from the advocacy service at the CAB, in order to launch an appeal. I'd suggest having somebody with you for your assessment. Do you have a support worker?
You have my utmost sympathy. After years of poor mental health this past year felt like I was making progress; that vanished in a moment when I received the letter from the DWP. There's simply no way I can do what they want, and if I can't get them to change their mind, I've no idea what I'll do.