New questionnaire

Todays update.
Telephoned Atos, told that I am going to have an assessment and I am in the queue for one.
I asked when would this be about and I was told there is a backlog !
I am rather glad really because I would prefer a doctor to see me and ask about my conditions/limitations, better to see me and understand than written evidence I think.
Will update when I receive the letter.
Thanks

Another update.
I have heard nothing from Atos about a assessment.
Would I be right in thinking that it is still early days as yet to hear from them ?
Just thought I would let you know so other members get an idea of waiting times.
Thank you.

Hi Noel,

It was 5 months after sending in my ESA50 that I finally heard anything from ATOS ('inviting' me to a face2face assessment) - and that was before the backlog got as bad as it is now!

The DWP are in chaos, what with backlogs of ESA and DLA/PIP, and now Decisions Makers have been advised to use 'Google' to look up medical conditions as reported in our News section.

Crazydiamond, a former DSS Adjudication Officer ( who retired as moderator for family & health reasons a few months ago) and I predicted that with so many changes to benefits, rushed in with no proper debate in Parliament would lead to a 'meltdown'

We weren't that wrong !

I have received an appointment for a F2F assessment for in a couple of weeks.
Previously (six years ago) I attended a Incapacity benefit medical, at that time it was at Lawnswood, Otley Road, Leeds.
This new assessment for a F2F is at quarry hill house, Quarry Hill, Leeds.
Has the assessment centre changed to a new address or is this place for something else, I would be grateful if anyone knows about this change of venue.
Thanks.