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bobt10
bobt10 Member Posts: 26 Listener
in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
i applied for ESA on 4th march ive been send my sick note in regular i have not herd anything off them not rceived any forms to fill out cant find contact number process says 2-3months it nearly 4 months now 
any advice much appreciated

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Member Posts: 3,012 Disability Gamechanger
    You'll need to ring the Universal Credit helpline  0800 328 5644 (they deal with new style ESA too).
    You should have received a Work Capability questionnaire to complete and return and have been receiving fortnightly payments at the assessment rate (if you meet the NI conditions).
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • bobt10
    bobt10 Member Posts: 26 Listener
    im receving fortnightly payments just not received any paperwork
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Member Posts: 3,012 Disability Gamechanger
    bobt10 said:
    im receving fortnightly payments just not received any paperwork
    That's good - it confirms you have a claim. Ring the helpline to a ask why you haven't received the ESA50 (health form).
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • bobt10
    bobt10 Member Posts: 26 Listener
    ive been on hold for 50minutes to them

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Member Posts: 3,012 Disability Gamechanger
    bobt10 said:
    ive been on hold for 50minutes to them
    That's not unusual. Sometimes it's better if you phone early in the day.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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