Closing the revolving door

Evening All,

I should know this but could anyone confirm when exactly the new rules concerning reclaiming ESA after 6 months on the basis of the same condition bite? I know it’s due to kick in during March but not when.

Thanks (and liking the new Rightsnet by the way Shawn, even if there are no smilies…)

I don’t think you can know this yet - these are the draft regs which don’t give an ‘in force from’ date - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/384006/esa-repeat-awards-regulations-2015.pdf

The SSAC are still considering feedback from the consultation so there are no final regs yet.

The news here - http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/welfare-rights/news/item/Government-announces-series-of-measures-to-further-improve-support-for-disa - just says spring which ties in with what you remember

Thanks Daphne- I wasn’t sure if I had missed a trick. That’s clarified things for me.