Just failed my ESA.

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  • Jimmy1985
    Jimmy1985 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Thanks.from what you gather how lenient are doctdoc with backdated sicknotes? I think they might undeunders the situation. Dwp make it hard to know all the stuff. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    I really can't answer that question for you, as it depends on the GP. You will need to speak to your GP and tell him/her what's happened. They will either agree or not to backdating it. Good luck.
  • Jimmy1985
    Jimmy1985 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Thanks poppy. I think in a few months after Christmas things will be allot easier. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    Good luck! Be prepared for a long wait as some areas there's a backlog of 1 year for Tribunal hearing dates. I'm assuming you're appearing in person as this will give you the best chance of a decision in your favour.
  • Firefly123
    Firefly123 Online Community Member Posts: 526 Empowering
    I have to get back dated sick notes for my son my Dr was fine I just explained the situation and he had been seeing the mental health nurse so would definitely ask 
    Jimmy1985 said:
    Thanks.from what you gather how lenient are doctdoc with backdated sicknotes? I think they might undeunders the situation. Dwp make it hard to know all the stuff. 

     at that time 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    Yes indeed, some will agree but some won't. It depends on the GP.
  • Jimmy1985
    Jimmy1985 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Ok so i got the sicknotes backdated . I sent them of to the dwp place along with tribunal ref number and my details . Is that all i need to do? 
  • Jimmy1985
    Jimmy1985 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Sent them yesterday 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    That's it. I'm assuming you added a covering letter and added your NI number to everything you sent?
  • Jimmy1985
    Jimmy1985 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    I wrote a letter about the situation and included my ni number but didn't write it on the doctors note. How long will it take to receive payment now poppy do you think?  
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    I have no idea how long, sorry. Give it to the end of next week, then ring them.