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13 years 2 months ago #72923 by SusanH
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I realise there is no definitive answer to what is the time line of the IB to ESA process.
That people are waiting 8 weeks plus to have a response to their completed ESA50.
Could anyone say what would be a realistic minimum time, that I might hear back from them?
I posted my ESA50 last Tuesday (25th October) its due date was tomorrow (3rd November).
Assuming a smooth run on the part of the decision making, when would be the earliest I could expect to hear back from them?
That people are waiting 8 weeks plus to have a response to their completed ESA50.
Could anyone say what would be a realistic minimum time, that I might hear back from them?
I posted my ESA50 last Tuesday (25th October) its due date was tomorrow (3rd November).
Assuming a smooth run on the part of the decision making, when would be the earliest I could expect to hear back from them?
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13 years 2 months ago #72932 by Gordon
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SusanH wrote:
If you do not need a medical, your file will be returned to the DWP for a Decision Maker to make a Decision on your claim. My best estimate is two weeks.
Gordon
The next action is to decide whether you need a medical or not? If you do, then they will contact you for an appointment, best estimate would be a week, but is likely to be longer.I realise there is no definitive answer to what is the time line of the IB to ESA process.
That people are waiting 8 weeks plus to have a response to their completed ESA50.
Could anyone say what would be a realistic minimum time, that I might hear back from them?
I posted my ESA50 last Tuesday (25th October) its due date was tomorrow (3rd November).
Assuming a smooth run on the part of the decision making, when would be the earliest I could expect to hear back from them?
If you do not need a medical, your file will be returned to the DWP for a Decision Maker to make a Decision on your claim. My best estimate is two weeks.
Gordon
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13 years 2 months ago #72943 by lindat
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they [Atos]received mine on the 1st aug and dwp rang me on the 9th aug to tell me I was in wrag... without a medical 
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13 years 2 months ago #72996 by micksville
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Gordon: With regard to this matetr do they contact you with a fixed date for medical if you need one or do they contact you to arrange a mutually convenient date?
In my case the friend who is likely to drive me to the medical and attend with me may be going away for a month so could i request that the medical does not take place during that time?
In my case the friend who is likely to drive me to the medical and attend with me may be going away for a month so could i request that the medical does not take place during that time?
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13 years 2 months ago #72998 by paula
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In regards to the time to hear back, there is a huge backlog of people with this, it will be even worse now they have cut the return of the questionnaire to 4 weeks. Doesn't it depend on area to area? My friend sent her form back on 18th oct her deadline date was 27th oct. Apparently is takes a week for the form to get back to them, that has been what has been mentioned on the forum, and then who knows, espically if they write to the professionals involved it could take longer. They are having to deal with so many they can take ages which is terrible for people's stress and anxiety, good luck all. They have bitten off more than they can chew. Should be interesting when they start on the dla migration!
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13 years 2 months ago #73014 by Gordon
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micksville wrote:
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You can include this information on your ESA50, ATOS are supposed to take any such requirements into account when arranging your medical, but you should be aware that you will likely come under considerable pressure to accede to an earlier date, so be prepared to stand your ground.Gordon: With regard to this matetr do they contact you with a fixed date for medical if you need one or do they contact you to arrange a mutually convenient date?
In my case the friend who is likely to drive me to the medical and attend with me may be going away for a month so could i request that the medical does not take place during that time?
Gordon
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