ESA reassessment

nickh
nickh Community member Posts: 47 Connected
Hi I was told few weeks ago that I will be getting a ESA assessment letter again around the 23rd October they said it was set as a reminder on system I was just asking are they still delayed the assessment or are they going on now
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,987 Championing
    They are likely to start back for everyone by the end of the year. The timeframe they give you is just a gudie and nothing more. When they do start back there will be backlogs for sure. For this reason you may not receive forms anytime soon.

    I note that you're in the Support Group so this is an ongoing award until a new decision says otherwise.
  • Jimm_Scope
    Jimm_Scope Posts: 5,057 Online Community Team
    There are still backlogs/delays but they will get around to reviewing it eventually. Poppy has a better idea and has given a good time-frame just above this post :)

    Good luck, let us know how it goes!
  • spb1612
    spb1612 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
    Hi Nickh

    How were you told that you will be reassessed?  By phone, SMS or letter?  It's good that they notify you before.  I am afraid that letters go missing in the post and I may not get my letter.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,987 Championing
    spb1612 said:
    Hi Nickh

    How were you told that you will be reassessed?  By phone, SMS or letter?  It's good that they notify you before.  I am afraid that letters go missing in the post and I may not get my letter.

    When claiming ESA you're not warned before hand. You are just sent the ESA50 form in the post and the first you'll know about it, is when it lands through your letter box in that lovely (not) white envelope.

    Nick most likely rang the ESA call centre and they told them the date they have for a referral. This is purely just a guide and nothing more. It doesn't mean a referral will be made at that time. My advice is not to ring to ask because it's pointless.
  • nickh
    nickh Community member Posts: 47 Connected
    Hi I rang an someone said there was a note on my account saying a date of Oct as a reminder 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,987 Championing
    nickh said:
    Hi I rang an someone said there was a note on my account saying a date of Oct as a reminder 
    Yes usually that’s what happens. Though as I advised, it doesn’t mean your review will be at that time. 
  • spb1612
    spb1612 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
    In the past also did ask DWP when I am due a review, I was given 2 August and also 26 October.

    The system is so mean and keeps people on their toes and anxious not knowing when the dreaded form will suddenly arrive.  At least they could send a simple SMS as soon as the form is posted so that you get ready, instead the form arrives 10 days after the date on the letter and you only have a couple of weeks to complete it.  The system is deliberately cruel to make you fail at some stage.
  • spb1612
    spb1612 Community member Posts: 41 Connected
    I called DWP today about a different issue, and out of curiosity I asked about my next ESA review (WCA) date, they said August 2024, few months ago they said end of this month - October 2023.
  • nickh
    nickh Community member Posts: 47 Connected
    So it's just a waiting game 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,987 Championing
    spb1612 said:
    I called DWP today about a different issue, and out of curiosity I asked about my next ESA review (WCA) date, they said August 2024, few months ago they said end of this month - October 2023.
    Yes, which brings me back to my previous advice here.
    it doesn’t mean your review will be at that time. 



  • worried33
    worried33 Community member Posts: 534 Pioneering
    I agree with not asking for the date, if its short it will be just distress caused by it.

    My last assessment was only a 10 month prognosis, the shortest I ever had, but was over 4 years ago and still not had another one.  So it doesnt mean it will definitely happen on that date.
  • nickh
    nickh Community member Posts: 47 Connected
    Hi am still waiting to hear something my reassessment was supposed to October but I've heard nothing just wondering if they delayed again or not 2016/17 was my last one I think 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,987 Championing
    nickh said:
    Hi am still waiting to hear something my reassessment was supposed to October but I've heard nothing just wondering if they delayed again or not 2016/17 was my last one I think 
    Nothing has changed since the last time you asked the question. When they do start back there will be backlogs. Your ESA won’t just end, it continues for as long as you remain entitled to it. 

    There’s nothing more you or anyone can do but wait. 
  • Jram46
    Jram46 Community member Posts: 29 Connected
    I’m esasg since 2013 cr with ir top up sdp 
    Never had a review until received esa50 08/20 in June, I returned by special delivery 12th July, BA requested ESA113 from gp 2weeks later which was posted back to them August13th heard nothing yet, is this a typical time frame?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,987 Championing
    Jram46 said:
    I’m esasg since 2013 cr with ir top up sdp 
    Never had a review until received esa50 08/20 in June, I returned by special delivery 12th July, BA requested ESA113 from gp 2weeks later which was posted back to them August13th heard nothing yet, is this a typical time frame?

    That does seem a rather long time, unless a decision was made and you never received the letter. Have you contacted the Health Assessment Advisory Service to ask if they still have your form? Please contact us on 0800 288 8777. https://chdauk.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/

  • perdita
    perdita Community member Posts: 107 Contributor
    Hi my time frame is almost identical and I am still waiting as well 🙃 
  • Jram46
    Jram46 Community member Posts: 29 Connected
    Jram46 said:
    I’m esasg since 2013 cr with ir top up sdp 
    Never had a review until received esa50 08/20 in June, I returned by special delivery 12th July, BA requested ESA113 from gp 2weeks later which was posted back to them August13th heard nothing yet, is this a typical time frame?

    That does seem a rather long time, unless a decision was made and you never received the letter. Have you contacted the Health Assessment Advisory Service to ask if they still have your form? Please contact us on 0800 288 8777. https://chdauk.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/

    No I haven’t been in touch with anyone.
    Just keep going from week to week hoping to hear back from someone.
    I was waiting 20 odd weeks for the pip review sept21 to feb22 with no assessment.
    So I was wondering if it was normal nowadays.


  • chucky1
    chucky1 Community member Posts: 70 Connected
    Hi jram46 have you heard anything yet re an assessment 
  • Jram46
    Jram46 Community member Posts: 29 Connected
    Hi @chucky1 no nothing at all yet 🙄 it’s 26 weeks tomorrow they received my  form back.
    Have you heard anything at all?
  • chucky1
    chucky1 Community member Posts: 70 Connected
    Hi no nothing it's 23 weeks for my husband