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12 years 1 week ago - 12 years 1 week ago #83576 by Basho
Don't require Atos medical was created by Basho
I have been told I don't have to attend the Atos medical and my form was sent back to the DWP and onto the decision maker some seven weeks ago but the DWP could not say as yet what group I will be in. Is this good news or bad? Instead of my life being tied to the telephone I am now tied to the postal delivery.
Last edit: 12 years 1 week ago by slugsta.

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12 years 1 week ago #83581 by slugsta
Replied by slugsta on topic Re:Don't require Atos medical
I haven't heard of anyone being refused ESA without a medical, so I think you could be cautiously optimistic on that score. However, that is no indication of whether you might be placed in the WRAG or support group.

I'm afraid there is no way of knowing how long it might take for DWP to make their decision. You are at liberty to phone and ask how things are progressing, but you might just be told that your case is still not decided!

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12 years 1 week ago - 12 years 1 week ago #83591 by Basho
Replied by Basho on topic Re:Don't require Atos medical
Thanks for that Mrs Hurtyback. Pleased that I don't have to have the medical so first hurdle over. I'll phone in two week time if nothing has arrived in the post.
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12 years 1 week ago #83623 by bro58
Replied by bro58 on topic Re:Don't require Atos medical
Hi B,

Just to backup MHB's comments.

A claimant CANNOT be found "Fit for work", without first having a face to face assessment (Medical).

Therefore the only ESA awards possible from "paper scrutiny", (restricted medical), can be entry to either the WRAG or Support group of ESA.

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12 years 1 week ago #83624 by slugsta
Replied by slugsta on topic Re:Don't require Atos medical
Thanks for that, bro. I thought that was the case but didn't want to say so as I was not 100% certain.

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12 years 1 week ago #83625 by bro58
Replied by bro58 on topic Re:Don't require Atos medical
Mrs Hurtyback wrote:

Thanks for that, bro. I thought that was the case but didn't want to say so as I was not 100% certain.


No problem MHB. :)

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