Requesting info from DWP

Can I ask for a copy of my ESA 50 and the decision maker's report ?
My husband forgot to take a copy of the ESA 50.I was going to write a letter as I can't use the phone.
Would DWP wonder why I wanted these?
Thanks.

marnie wrote: Can I ask for a copy of my ESA 50 and the decision maker's report ?
My husband forgot to take a copy of the ESA 50.I was going to write a letter as I can't use the phone.
Would DWP wonder why I wanted these?
Thanks.

Hi m,

Yes you can make a written request for all information pertaining to your ESA Claim, including The ESA50.

Many, many claimants request their documentation, so "No" they wouldn't wonder why.

You could also request the ESA85 medical report. (It would be the ESA85A Medical Report if no "medical" face to face took place)

ESA medical – what forms to ask for?

This should include the prognosis, and reasons why you were placed into The SG, which may be useful at your reassessment.

There should also be an LT54 Form, which may contain useful information.

A description of an LT54 can be found at the bottom of this list :

ESA Forms

There may also be an ESA113 questionnaire, if one was sent to your G.P.

You can do this using a SAR Form :

SAR Form Download

From this page :

DWP Data Protection Policy

Or you can make the request in the form of a letter, as long as you make it clear that you are making a formal SAR under The Data Protection Act 1998.

Address the envelope : FAO The Data Controller, at the Benefits Office dealing with your ESA.

Write DPA 1998 SAR in front, top, left corner of envelope.

Once received, they have 40 calendar days to comply.

Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS

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