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ESA50 due Easter Monday
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- Gordon
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Unfortunately, the ATOS computer systems seem to take no account of Bank Holidays in calculating when an ESA50 needs to be returned.This seems trivial but stress is now extreme here! The letter accompanying the ESA50 says must be back by 9 April. I hoped this would be corrected in the 3-week letter but it wasn't. So Tues 10 is too late for it to arrive. Presumably ATOS is shut on 6, 7, 8 and 9? And Special Delivery for 5th must be posted on 4th, five days before the form is due in. Has anyone tried to deliver an ESA form in person to ATOS?
I see no problem in hand delivering the ESA50, with the exception of proof of posting. It might sound extreme, but could a partner or friend go with you and photograph you posting the form so that you have some proof that you have returned the form and when.
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Just to add to Gordon's comments, if you are to hand deliver the ESA50, and the ATOS building is open get someone at reception to sign for receipt of it also.
Another thing to take into account, is that some ATOS addresses are actually mail drops, or PO Boxes, so if you are to hand deliver it, make sure it is an actual ATOS office, and not the above mentioned.
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The form arrived ok, but I was nervous about not getting a receipt.
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I need to urge some caution regarding this.
There is no legal framework for extending the time taken to return the ESA50, unless you have the extension in writing, I do not believe that you can trust the statement that an extension is available, see
How long do I have to complete the ESA50?
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