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11 years 10 months ago #86935 by jamesy
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Hi Ive been in the support group for 2 years with mental illness, I sent my last EASA50 to the decision maker and Atos with support letters from m GP and therapist I was kept in the support group without having to attend a medical my latest ESA50 was sent in nearly 6 weeks ago again I sent a copy with supporting documents direct to the decision maker, including a letter from my GP stating a medical would be detrimentl to my health and if they need any more info to contact him directly, Ive heard nothing, regarding a medical date , the waiting is making me very anxious I just want to know one way or another I do not want to call the DWP is this a normal length of time to be kept waiting after an ESA 50 is submitted, any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you

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11 years 10 months ago #86941 by Gordon
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J

Most DWP offices are struggling due to significant overloading of the system at the moment, which is resulting in many claims being significantly delayed, it is also possible that the DWP have written to you doctor asking for more details, this also would delay you being notifed.

Other than calling the DWP for an update, there is really little you can do at the moment.

Good luck

Gordon

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11 years 10 months ago #87087 by TTD
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My ESA50 was received on 13th March (Special Delivery with supporting evidence from GP and Counsellor) and I still haven't heard anything from them, two and a half months later.

I'm still getting IB paid into my bank. I don't want to get in touch with them, but my anxiety doesn't like this waiting game.

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11 years 10 months ago #87088 by slugsta
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I'm afraid that the system is struggling to cope at the moment and everything is taking much longer than it should.

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11 years 10 months ago #87092 by summertrain
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I sent a copy with supporting documents direct to the decision maker, including a letter from my GP stating a medical would be detrimentl to my health and if they need any more info to contact him directly,

I was interested in this comment, is this recommended action by B&W?

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11 years 10 months ago #87094 by TTD
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I understand that, and it just proves to show that the system is flawed and needs scrapped (in my dreams!).

Thanks Mrs. Hurtyback.

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