A lengthy wait for ESA renewal!

Hello

Has any one had a reply from the DWP, RE: renewing their ESA?

I was asked to complete their questionnaire in January.

(the term "questionnaire" is a joke, it's like they're asking my opinion on a the policies of this government!) any way I diverse, so I completed my forms complete with evidence and GP support and I've heard diddly squat!

It's over 6 months now, and although I want a reply I dread the postman coming!

My anxiety and depression has got worse with the worry and my GP keeps increasing my Meds and telling me to try not to think about it.

Many thanks

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I'm afraid that DWP and ATOS have huge backlogs and claimants are waiting many months to hear anything after submitting the ESA50. We have been advising that people contact their MPs but the truth is that it seems there is nothing that can speed up the process