My story is very much like yours Andy, I didn’t need a home visit on my renewal thankfully and like your good self was given an “ongoing” 10 year min award
What a relief it is when you actually read it!
I too live in Scotland and used the Welfare rights department of my local Council, great service, have filled in my forms over the last few years, it’s good having someone in your corner rather staring into space when the form lands on your door step
The last time I spoke to them, coupe of years ago now he was saying that people like us who had been given such lengthy awards and were on the higher rates of PIP May not have to reapply for Esa every 3 years which is the standard length of time ( in Scotland anyway ) as it was deemed a waste of money and resources and unnecessary for us poor sods to go through
That would be another major bonus if this was actually implemented
You’re spot on about the Scottish Gov actually giving a monkey about us less fortunate souls!