ESA reassessment

nickh

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

poppy123456

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

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

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

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

Hi I rang an someone said there was a note on my account saying a date of Oct as a reminder 

poppy123456

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

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

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

So it's just a waiting game 

poppy123456

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.

poppy123456 said:

it doesn’t mean your review will be at that time. 

worried33

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

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

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

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

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

Hi my time frame is almost identical and I am still waiting as well 🙃 

Jram46

poppy123456 said:

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

Hi jram46 have you heard anything yet re an assessment 

Jram46

Hi @chucky1 no nothing at all yet 🙄 it’s 26 weeks tomorrow they received my  form back.
Have you heard anything at all?

chucky1

Hi no nothing it's 23 weeks for my husband