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12 years 7 months ago - 12 years 1 month ago #88864 by steve64
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Can anyone advise how long it is at present taking from return of esa50 form to wca medical, I returned my esa50 8 weeks ago and still not heard anything from them as to date of medical it seems a long time???
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12 years 7 months ago #88865 by slugsta
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The system is overhwelmed and everything is taking longer than usual. In my case, it took more than 5 months until I had my 'medcal'.
How long until they make a decision?
How long until they make a decision?
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- Karlo
12 years 7 months ago - 12 years 7 months ago #88868 by Karlo
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I think it depends where you live. A friend of mine return there form a week of so early and received a telephone call from ATOS for a medical the day after his orginal return date.
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12 years 1 month ago - 12 years 1 month ago #98147 by thebear Silk
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Can anyone tell me if there is a maximum time by-which ATOS have to arrange a medical?
They have scheduled one 6 months after return of my esa50.
During that time I have additional illness diagnosed and also have a series of 4 operations planned for my hands. None of this was mentioned in my esa50 it was sent in such a long time ago!
They have scheduled one 6 months after return of my esa50.
During that time I have additional illness diagnosed and also have a series of 4 operations planned for my hands. None of this was mentioned in my esa50 it was sent in such a long time ago!
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12 years 1 month ago #98149 by Gordon
I am afraid the legislation does not define any requirements or even guidelines as to how long any of the stages of the ESA process should take, even the Assessment period which is defined as being 13 weeks, still does not require a Decision to be made within that period.
However, that does not excuse the DWP for taking so long to process your claim, you can make a complaint and even claim maladministration, I would also contact your MP over the matter, see
Complaining to the DWP
Contacting your MP
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thebearSilk wrote: Can anyone tell me if there is a maximum time by-which ATOS have to arrange a medical?
They have scheduled one 6 months after return of my esa50.
During that time I have additional illness diagnosed and also have a series of 4 operations planned for my hands. None of this was mentioned in my esa50 it was sent in such a long time ago!
I am afraid the legislation does not define any requirements or even guidelines as to how long any of the stages of the ESA process should take, even the Assessment period which is defined as being 13 weeks, still does not require a Decision to be made within that period.
However, that does not excuse the DWP for taking so long to process your claim, you can make a complaint and even claim maladministration, I would also contact your MP over the matter, see
Complaining to the DWP
Contacting your MP
Gordon
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- bro58
12 years 1 month ago - 12 years 1 month ago #98152 by bro58
Hi tbS,
I agree with Gordon !!!
You could also update ATOS on your current condition by sending any fresh evidence to the ATOS address that you sent your ESA50 to, asking that it is taken into consideration in your pending assessment.
You should only send copies, put your Name, NI Number and DOB on any seperate pages, see :
Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS
You could also E-mail ATOS : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
It may also be wise to send copies FAO The ESA Decision Maker at the address of the Benefits Office that deals with your ESA.
You can also take copies of any fresh current evidence along to your face to face assessment, and hand it to the ATOS HCP before the assessment begins, they are supposed to read it.
See also : ESA Medical – What to expect
Further information on ATOS assessments can be found here :
www.atoshealthcare.com/claimants
bro58
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thebearSilk wrote: Can anyone tell me if there is a maximum time by-which ATOS have to arrange a medical?
They have scheduled one 6 months after return of my esa50.
During that time I have additional illness diagnosed and also have a series of 4 operations planned for my hands. None of this was mentioned in my esa50 it was sent in such a long time ago!
Hi tbS,
I agree with Gordon !!!
You could also update ATOS on your current condition by sending any fresh evidence to the ATOS address that you sent your ESA50 to, asking that it is taken into consideration in your pending assessment.
You should only send copies, put your Name, NI Number and DOB on any seperate pages, see :
Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS
You could also E-mail ATOS : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
It may also be wise to send copies FAO The ESA Decision Maker at the address of the Benefits Office that deals with your ESA.
You can also take copies of any fresh current evidence along to your face to face assessment, and hand it to the ATOS HCP before the assessment begins, they are supposed to read it.
See also : ESA Medical – What to expect
Further information on ATOS assessments can be found here :
www.atoshealthcare.com/claimants
bro58
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