ESA work capability assessment delay

Hi, Can I just start by saying a massive thank you for the guidances notes that helped me getting PIP.

I have been getting ESA payments since February last year, I submitted my Capability of Work Questionnaire last August and I haven’t heard from the Assessor yet on when I will be having my assessment. I am concerned that my payments will stop next month if I am not put into support group. I have sooken to DWP and they told me to ring the assessors which I dud and response was we cannot give times scales. I totally understand the delay because of covid but wondered if this is a normal delay and has anyone else been waiting this long?

Thank you again, I have found this site to be excellent and appreciate all the effort that has been put in to keep this sute going.
Alison.

Thanks Bis, appreciate you input.

Hi AJ,
just to let you know I also submitted my capability for work assessment back in Feb 2020 after I was notified that I was awarded the WRG backdated to Dec 2019(when I first applied). My payments were stopped
In Dec 2020 after one year (maximum time Allowed) I just had my telephone assessment 2 weeks ago so I have waited 1 year for this.

I will get payments backdated but only if they agree to put me in the support group

In any case I wish you good luck.
Regards
Patrick