sent ESA50 review, how long does it take to hear back?

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Chelsea100
Chelsea100 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited March 2019 in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Hi how long after you send off the ESA50 review do you hear back lve been waiting since 8th feb?

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  • Antonia_Alumni
    Antonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,764 Pioneering
    Hi @Chelsea100 welcome to the community.

    Thank you for sharing this with us. I believe it takes some weeks but some of our members will be able to confirm this for you. You may find our ESA page useful. 
  • BenefitsTrainingCo
    BenefitsTrainingCo Online Community Member Posts: 2,621 Trailblazing

    Chelsea100,

    I agree with Antonia. I would leave it at least a couple more weeks before chasing. Fingers crossed for you.

    Will
  • Adam_Alumni
    Adam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 162 Empowering
    Hi @Chelsea100
    It can take up to eight weeks to hear back after your review.

    I wish you the best outcome.
  • susan48
    susan48 Online Community Member Posts: 2,213 Championing
    Hi 
    @Chelsea100
    I completed the ESA50 form and the DWP received it on the 24/12/18 I have still not heard from them.

    If anyone could advise whether to phone them or just wait, it’s the wait that causes more anxiety

    thanks
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    susan48 said:
    Hi 
    @Chelsea100
    I completed the ESA50 form and the DWP received it on the 24/12/18 I have still not heard from them.

    If anyone could advise whether to phone them or just wait, it’s the wait that causes more anxiety

    thanks
    Hi,

    Most people have face to face assessments, it's rare to have a paper based one. Waiting times vary depending on backlog in your area.

    There's no harm in ringing them but they most likely won't be able to give you much information.
  • susan48
    susan48 Online Community Member Posts: 2,213 Championing
    Thanks @poppy123456
  • Silver925
    Silver925 Online Community Member Posts: 177 Empowering
    I had a form in September last year
     Didn't hear back while late December takes ages got really stressed towards the end but I say takes about 3months.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    It really does depend on backlog and all areas are different.

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