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Awaiting DWP response is making me Anxiety worse !

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13 years 2 days ago #79714 by emma72
Please can anyone tell me how long they have waited for a response from the DWP ?
I sent a letter of re-consideration & medical evidence,on the 12th of Dec 2011, as my health/Mental health has deteriorated since my Tribunal Sept 2010.I thought that they would just need to send me ESA50 again, or another relevant form to fill out, so they can make re-consider my situation.
But as it's been 5 weeks now,it doesnt look like anything is happening :(
I did ask them to reply in writing, as i suffer with significant Anxiety disorder, and i get very nervous over the telephone.
Has anyone else experienced this ?

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13 years 2 days ago #79720 by Gordon
Emma

From comments on this and other fourms, it would appear that the DWP are currently under severe strain due to the IB/IS/SDA transfer, which has only exacerbated by the Cristmas period, so it is not entirely surprising that they have not replied to you.

That said, you should have had acknowledgement of your request within these timescales. Normally I would suggest the claimant phones the DWP, but obviously this is precluded in your case, I can only suggest that your write to them asking for an update.

Gordon

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