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My wife has suffered for many years with depression and it has deteriorated over the past years to a pretty dire state,.
She has been receiving ESA for the past 2 years without the need for sick notes based on the doctors letter that was sent in
Her renewal/re-assessment has arrived and they have said she needs a face to face assessment at local offices which is out of the question as it is difficult to get her out of the house fullstop
The one very big difference since the last assessment is that she now also receives pip at the enhanced rate for daily living and standard rate for mobility
She has also recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia
My big question is surely as she is in receipt of enhanced care rate they cannot expect her to go to work?
Enhanced care means she needs 24hr care to prevent her from self harming/committing suicide so how can she leave me as her carer
This uncertainty is causing her real anxiety and panic attacks what do you suggest?
Should i speak to the ESA dept direct and ask why or just wait?
Her assessment is due for next wednesday and the assessment people have said they will see what the medical experts say.
our shrink has sent a letter saying she cannot be seen anywhere other than home but as mental health is "invisible" they could say she is ok
Any advice will be really appreciated
Sorry for long post
My wife has suffered for many years with depression and it has deteriorated over the past years to a pretty dire state,.
She has been receiving ESA for the past 2 years without the need for sick notes based on the doctors letter that was sent in
Her renewal/re-assessment has arrived and they have said she needs a face to face assessment at local offices which is out of the question as it is difficult to get her out of the house fullstop
The one very big difference since the last assessment is that she now also receives pip at the enhanced rate for daily living and standard rate for mobility
She has also recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia
My big question is surely as she is in receipt of enhanced care rate they cannot expect her to go to work?
Enhanced care means she needs 24hr care to prevent her from self harming/committing suicide so how can she leave me as her carer
This uncertainty is causing her real anxiety and panic attacks what do you suggest?
Should i speak to the ESA dept direct and ask why or just wait?
Her assessment is due for next wednesday and the assessment people have said they will see what the medical experts say.
our shrink has sent a letter saying she cannot be seen anywhere other than home but as mental health is "invisible" they could say she is ok
Any advice will be really appreciated
Sorry for long post
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