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11 months 2 weeks ago #285988 by Navigator
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Hi,
I have today 06 December 2023 been sent an ESA50 Capability for Work Questionnaire dated 03 December 2023, with an expected return date of 03 January 2024.
Given the last posing date before Christmas is 20th December 2023 I cannot possibly get this back to them by the 03 January 2024. Due to the post office not really delivering again until the new year?
This only gives me 25 days excluding bank holidays, and then 22 days if you exclude Sundays. I feel the general delay over the Christmas period to the post will prevent me from being unable to return this form in the required time, can I therefore reasonably ask for an extension, as Christmas is a very stressful time for me, and I know that I cannot do this given my mental health at most times, let alone at Christmas.
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D Price
I have today 06 December 2023 been sent an ESA50 Capability for Work Questionnaire dated 03 December 2023, with an expected return date of 03 January 2024.
Given the last posing date before Christmas is 20th December 2023 I cannot possibly get this back to them by the 03 January 2024. Due to the post office not really delivering again until the new year?
This only gives me 25 days excluding bank holidays, and then 22 days if you exclude Sundays. I feel the general delay over the Christmas period to the post will prevent me from being unable to return this form in the required time, can I therefore reasonably ask for an extension, as Christmas is a very stressful time for me, and I know that I cannot do this given my mental health at most times, let alone at Christmas.
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D Price
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11 months 2 weeks ago #286000 by BIS
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Hi Navigator
Call the DWP and ask for an extension. I'm sure they will grant you one.
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Call the DWP and ask for an extension. I'm sure they will grant you one.
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11 months 2 weeks ago #286037 by Navigator
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Hi Bis,
Called DWP this Moring 08.00 and they flatly refused to grant an extension. stating that they have never given extensions for ESA50 forms, and therefore would place a note on the system regarding my concern, but could not confirm it would help. So the form must be back by 03 Jan 2024 regardless.
Called DWP this Moring 08.00 and they flatly refused to grant an extension. stating that they have never given extensions for ESA50 forms, and therefore would place a note on the system regarding my concern, but could not confirm it would help. So the form must be back by 03 Jan 2024 regardless.
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11 months 2 weeks ago #286053 by BIS
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Hi Navigator
Uhmmm. I know they never used to, but several people have reported being given an extension recently. Clearly, they are not prepared to show any Christmas spirit. It was worth a try.
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Uhmmm. I know they never used to, but several people have reported being given an extension recently. Clearly, they are not prepared to show any Christmas spirit. It was worth a try.
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11 months 2 weeks ago #286097 by Navigator
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Hi Bis, the issue is I have arthritis in my hands so I am having to type the form online, and this is taking me forever, also given my current mindset, I know that I cannot meet the deadline.
And it is too late too get any help with it, being December, I basically have just 14 days to fill out a form that would take me over the 28 days allowed.
I am close to breaking point, with this, and I will end up just shutting down and having to walk away from it. Why send a form in December?
When it is affected by the Postal service almost closing down for two weeks, but still expect claimants to get the forms back?
And it is too late too get any help with it, being December, I basically have just 14 days to fill out a form that would take me over the 28 days allowed.
I am close to breaking point, with this, and I will end up just shutting down and having to walk away from it. Why send a form in December?
When it is affected by the Postal service almost closing down for two weeks, but still expect claimants to get the forms back?
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11 months 2 weeks ago #286117 by Gary
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Hi Navigator
I agree with BIS, they never used to allow extensions with a ESA50 form, but we heard from members on the forum where an extension has been allowed.
I suggest that you contact DWP and ask, you have nothing to loose, if you do ask for an extension make sure you ask before your time limit is up.
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I agree with BIS, they never used to allow extensions with a ESA50 form, but we heard from members on the forum where an extension has been allowed.
I suggest that you contact DWP and ask, you have nothing to loose, if you do ask for an extension make sure you ask before your time limit is up.
Gary
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