ESA 1. Claiming ESA with Severe M.E. – Key Points
This provides some basic pointers about how ESA is judged and advice on the sort of things you should be taking into account when completing an ESA50 form.
ESA 2A. ESA50 Form Part 1 – Physical Function Guidance
Detailed guidance on completing part 1 of the ESA50 form.
As revised, following changes to the layout of the form January 2013.
ESA 2B. ESA50 Form Part 2 – Mental, Cognitive & intellectual Function Guidance
Detailed guidance on completing part 2 of the ESA50 form.
Not yet revised following changes to the layout of the form January 2013, however no major points affecting people with severe M.E.
ESA 3. Basic Information on ESA
This gives the basics on how ESA is judged, and points that anyone supplying supporting evidence should be aware of.
ESA 4. Face to Face Assessment Guidance
Guidance on preparing for and having a face to face assessment.
Reconsideration and Appeal
Please contact the advocacy service directly for advice on this topic
The items above are ONLY available to Members
INFORMATION RELATING TO PIP
(which is replacing DLA)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
(available from the Members Area)
PIP1 – Guidance on starting your PIP claim
The DWP will write to you when the time comes to transfer from DLA to PIP.
This guidance sheet covers the first stage of the process, getting your PIP claim up and running
see item above ( title: PIP Guidance’)
We also have the following guidance on how PIP awards are judged, and completing a PIP2 form (about how your illness affects you):
PIP2 form completion guidance Part 1
Explains how decisions about PIP are made, and provides general guidance on providing information about your difficulties with Daily Living and Mobility.
PIP2 form completion guidance Part 2
With specific guidance on each aspect of Daily Living and Mobility involved in PIP.
PIP2 form completion guidance Part 3
This looks at completing other parts of the PIP2 form, such as giving information about your illness [Q2], and the professionals involved [Q1], and supplying additional information [Q15].
it also covers supplying supporting evidence.
This guidance is available to MEMBERS only, at a cost of £1 PER ITEM (including postage)
Items can also be sent to members as an email attachment (free of charge) – please contact: LINK
Reconsideration and Appeal
Please contact the advocacy service directly for advice on this topic
We also recommend the Disability Rights UK Guide to PIP
This is free to download at: disabilityrightuk
The guide can also be provided by post from DRUK, at a cost of £4
020 7250 8191 – Monday to Friday 10.00-13.30 and 14.30 to 16.00
Disability Rights UK, Ground Floor, CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Rd, London N1
INFORMATION SHEETS
Carers Allowance
When you are assessed as needing care at home social services will also assess you financially as to your ability to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. These financial assessments should take into account your Disability Related Expenditure: “any reasonable additional cost that the service user incurs due to a disability or condition”. This information sheet provides guidance about this.
Home Care Resources Information
General Home Care Resources Information
Information for Professionals
Getting the best out of your doctor
Useful Leaflets
ESA & PIP Surveys