Dementia diagnosis
blackcat73
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I have recently been diagnosed with dementia,i am currently in the work related activity group of esa,is it possible i could be placed in the support group,i have sent in a supporting letter and proof of diagnosis to dwp will this be enough?
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blackcat73 said:I have recently been diagnosed with dementia,i am currently in the work related activity group of esa,is it possible i could be placed in the support group,i have sent in a supporting letter and proof of diagnosis to dwp will this be enough?
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Hi Blackcat 73.
The criteria can be found on the Disability Rights website - see Factsheet 71!
You have two possibilities here - either to meet one of the 16 criteria that are listed; or to meet one of the Exceptional Conditions (Regulation 35), for example if there would be a "substantial risk to your health" if you're not placed in the support group.
It's always a good idea to provide medical evidence of whichever criterion you are trying to prove.
I hope this helps.
Here's a link to that factsheet:
https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/work-capability-assessment
Best wishes
Gill@Scope
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