Uc50 claim. I'm due to have surgery. Is there any way I can push for a quicker assessment date?
aid1234
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They received my claim on 18th jan, am only waiting for assessment appointment but am due to have surgery in 3 weeks. What can I do if they book my appointment when am in hospital? Is there a way I can try and push this quicker??
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Hi,That's not long at all to be waiting. Backlogs are huge and some people are waiting several months and more for an assessment. Therefore based on other members here you'll likely be waiting longer than those extra 3 weeks. For peace of mind you can ring the Health Assessment Advisory Service and tell them you'll be in hospital during X dates. https://chdauk.co.uk/about-us/contact-us/
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No it not I only got told 3 days ago that am having surgery. Thanks I’ll give them a ring tomorrow0
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I spoke to them last week. I had waited 3 months before I was referred by UC, so I am already on month 4. Anyway, they rang me last week as apparently, I had missed something out on the form. I asked them how long it would take and would I have to wait another 3 months for an assessment? The person on the phone said that they had caught up on the backlogs. I don't know how true this is, but I thought I would share it0
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shellbell20 said:The person on the phone said that they had caught up on the backlogs.
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poppy123456 said:shellbell20 said:The person on the phone said that they had caught up on the backlogs.0
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