And what do I say was the reason I missed the 1 month appeal deadline? The actual reason I missed it was because when they made the decision and I got the letter I gave up and felt hopeless/fed up. I didn't know what to do and to be honest the decision did make me feel worse. How would I write that on this form?

Thank you for the link to the form. I will print it off now. So once I've filled in this form, what is the next step? Doctor's note? And is it correct that I'll still receive ESA while the decision is being made?

I did not get a GL24 form with my letter saying my claim was being stopped because I failed the assessment. I only got a letter.

Just before my assessment I gave a doctor's note because they stopped my claim a month prior to it because my previous doctor's note ran out. So they owed me 200 pounds before my assessment. The doctor's note is due to run out soon.

What is the first step for me then? Ring the Jobcentre? Get another doctor's note? Thanks for all replies so far. This makes me kinda anxious going through all this. Thank you.

I did not know this. My letter said 'you will not be getting any more ESA'. I will make a new claim then. Will the fact I failed my assessment from the previous claim affect this one? Thank you for your advice.

I claimed some time in October, I don't have the exact date here but I think it was around the 26th.

I did miss the deadline. What chances are there of a new claim working?

I have a social phobia and anxiety, I started to claim ESA in October 2010, I had sick notes from my doctor and was getting meetings at my house from a therapist. I had a medical in April this year and failed, I needed 15 points and got 12. I never leave my house unless it is at night time when nobody is around. I don't go out to socialise let alone work so I feel this decision is incorrect. Unfortunately I didn't appeal as I felt hopeless and felt like giving up. Is there anything I can do? I will provide any more information if needed, thanks. EDIT - Just saw that I posted this in the wrong section. Sorry.