The ESA3 form

Vampster

Does anyone know if you can do the form over the phone with the dwp...I mean instead of sending the form in...can you do it all on the phone with them... It would be alot quicker than having to send the form in and wait for them to let you know the outcome....

herbie1986

You can yes you need to know all the information

Vampster

Thanks Herbie1986..  I just thought it might be a bit quicker.. I have the form & I have filled it in... I just thought it might be quicker via the phone... cheers x

CockneyRebel

It is unlikely to speed the process up much and you will have little control over what is actually put on the form ( yes I am a bit cynical )

poppy123456

As you've already filled them in then you may as well send it back. I agree that ringing them probably won't speed it up. Decisions can take 12 weeks either way.

Vampster

I have managed to see my neighbour who works for the dwp and she is on the sickness side of the dwp... she said the best thing to do is just send the filled in form back... So I will post it tomorrow...sh s said that the dwp Esa department are behind with things... like three months behind with some esa related things....Thanks all...

steveM

Hello, simple question please. I have had in excess of £16,000 in bank, for last six weeks only. As my claim is from 2013, can I apply?

poppy123456

steveM said:

Hello, simple question please. I have had in excess of £16,000 in bank, for last six weeks only. As my claim is from 2013, can I apply?

Fill the form in and return it, they'll assess you for the income related top up. Decisions can take 12 weeks.

Royaloak17

Hello All. 
Im in the process of dealing with an ESA 3, I got carers allowance during some of the period under review but the claim was made in my partners name. Where do I stand ? Please?

CockneyRebel

You need to declare this as your partner is taken into consideration

Page 6 is a check box

Page 7  asks about who you cared for

Royaloak17

Thank you @CockneyRebel.