Overpayment of ESA

[Maggie]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

Yes I am aware of all the impending changes and yes you are right in that his DLA awards will not be looked at until 2015 at the earliest as that is the same for me regarding DLA.

I do not think it will affect his DLA claim as it is you claiming carers allowance and not him, however I understand and appreciate your concern as PIP by all accounts will be harder to claim as they have tightened the criteria so hold fire until I can confirm that as gospel.

Thanks pompeyfaith, I will hold on. I don't think I could handle any more turmoil right now, I just don't trust them.

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

I understand your fears Maggie and you are not alone many are suffering right now all we can do is be strong and take them to task questioning their every move, I am up against it myself with another claim for income related ESA about to start.

[Maggie]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

I share your pain Pompeyfaith They could not have made the process anymore demeaning and painful if they tried. To think that my other half went through all the stress of the ESA50, medical etc. and to now know that really he wasn't entitled to the money anyway. I know he continues to receive NI contributions but he has his 30 yrs in anyway!

I hope it all goes well for you and that you don't go through too much stress. Don't you just hate being in this position through no fault of your own and certainly not out of choice. x

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

A chap missed his jobcentre work interview today because his son died 12 hours previous guess what happened? he got sanctioned for 3 months unbelievable heartless b#stards

[Maggie]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

A chap missed his jobcentre work interview today because his son died 12 hours previous guess what happened? he got sanctioned for 3 months unbelievable heartless b#stards

This is utterly shameful and disgusting. What sort of people are they who are running these departments? Heartless b#stards is too kind I believe. It never ceases to amaze me just how cruel people can be, and it's getting worse! My heart goes out to this family and shame on that individual who sanctioned him...The country has lost it's moral compass.

[Pixie]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

A chap missed his jobcentre work interview today because his son died 12 hours previous guess what happened? he got sanctioned for 3 months unbelievable heartless b#stards

Would they really sanction him for that? Disgusting.

[Maggie]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

Would they really sanction him for that? Disgusting.

I would put nothing past them Pixie, they can be heartless swines.

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

Would they really sanction him for that? Disgusting.

Yes Pixie they are ruthless

[Pixie]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

As you know PF, I've had some dealings with them myself but I didn't think they'd stoop so low as to sanction someone when their son had died 12 hours previously.

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

Not just the jobcentre either as it appears some get great satisfaction too:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...s-8758207.html

[Pixie]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

Disgusting PF.

I hope she's now trying to live on JSA...or, better still, nothing as surely she's made herself unemployed.

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

I think that will be the case pixie as there is great stink going on on FB and twitter so the chances are they will sacrifice her in order to keep there good name.

Too many people sound off on social networks without thinking of the consequences.

[Undercover Elsa]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

It's absolutely despicable. They're dehumanising the sick, elderly and unemployed and treating them like animals.
1984? Welcome to 2013!
Thank goodness for people like Pompey Faith who fight tooth and nail against these outrages.

[Maggie]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

just thought I would update you all to let you know that we have not heard anything from DWP as yet regarding my husbands apparent overpayment. Didn't want you to think that I was not keeping you informed. I Would like to think it is a case of no news is good news but knowing the chaotic state the DWP are in I think it's more likely they haven't got round to it yet. In the meantime we suffer the dreaded "Brown Envelope Syndrome" on a daily basis.

[pompeyfaith]

Re: Overpayment of ESA

How about this one Elsa:

http://www.newstatesman.com/business...s-treated-atos