Re Heard Nothing from DWP

Hello mcw,
Like you I am currently on IB and returned my ESA form on 4 October (after a reminder from Atos!) then received a letter on 12 October inviting me to the dreaded assessment on 31 Oct.

It seems like sod's law - I was hoping to wait longer to hear from them. Good luck, and try not to worry to excess (easier said than done, I know).

Hi

Thanks to all those that answered. As I don't want to turn this into a discussion I will be brief. I have decided to leave things well alone and hope that the DWP forget about me lol (fat chance). I am going to try and forget about it as much as possible and get on with life.

Thanks for all the kind sentiments and although I know it's a nerve wracking time for all of us, knowing you are not alone and having this site really helps. So thanks guys.

Hi Gordon

I haven't had a face to face yet and it's been over 2 months since I sent off the ESA form to Atos, as I am on IB at the moment I was prepared for delays but thought I might have heard something by now. But if they are going to take their time then I am not going to rock the boat.

It's the not knowing that is worse and brown envelopes and unexpected phone calls are not helping. Just feel like I am in limbo at the moment, as I am sure many other people do. Thanks for the reply though.

hundi wrote:

Hello mcw,
Like you I am currently on IB and returned my ESA form on 4 October (after a reminder from Atos!) then received a letter on 12 October inviting me to the dreaded assessment on 31 Oct.

It seems like sod's law - I was hoping to wait longer to hear from them. Good luck, and try not to worry to excess (easier said than done, I know).

I hope mines that quick, after waiting 9 weeks to get my esa50 posted for my in migration, I really doubt I t will survive anouther long wait.

I waited almost 5 months for my 'medical' after sending in my ESA50 (although this was my first claim rather than transfering from IB). Some areas seem to take a lot longer than others.