How long for ESA appeal?

Felixmum

Hi. Does anybody know how long an appeal against ESA decision actually takes?
I cannot find a contact number to even speak to someone. Many thanks

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @Felixmum, and a warm welcome to the community!

Appeal waiting times vary according to where you're from and so I'm afraid it's difficult to advise on how long this will be.

There should be a contact number on the letters you've previously had on ESA, however there's also a helpline you can contact:

Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Income Support, Incapacity Benefit or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Telephone: 0800 169 0310 
Textphone: 0800 169 0314 

NGT text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 169 0310 

Welsh language: 0800 328 1744 
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm 
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poppy123456

Hi,

Do you mean the Mandatory Reconsideration? If so then there's no time scales for this, it depends on backlog in your area.

If it's Tribunal then it can take 1 year for a hearing date.

Felixmum

Thanks

oneleggedpirate

mine took a year to sort out had the tribunal today