GOod morning
Apologies in advance for the long message however don't want to leave any details out. So I put my first sick note in on the 5th November 2023 but was sent the UC50 form on the 5th January 2024. This was completed and sent back on the 8th January but confirmed by my work coach that it wasn't recieved until 8th February24. From this i had to chase it up in May 24 as heard nothing back not even about an assessment to be told its with a decision maker. I questioned at this point why I'd not had an assessment but was told this wad the outcome. So I waited some more... July 24 still nothing so I again chased this up to be told the same as before its with a decision maker. In Late August I had to take this higher with senior management as I still had not heard anything. I was then called on the 21st August 24 to be told that the form had not been sent over to the health team on time and this was my error. After going through my journal and evidence of everything it was agreed on the 28th August it was not my fault at all and sent over to the health team. I then had a call on 8th September to book my assessment which was on the 8th October 24. I am awaiting a response from this.
My question is if awarded - will the claim be backdated from the 14th week of my sick notes which I believe would be March 24 as appreciate first 13 weeks are the 'assessment period' at the beginning of the claim or is there a limit on the amounts as evidence shows the delay was not my fault. Thank you In advance for your help and support.
