Sent back my WC form. How long until I hear back? How long do I need to send fit notes for?
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D1985
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Hi I have sent back my form for work capability, which they have received. How long is the wait now to hear back from them please?
My other question is how long do I need to send fit notes for please?
I noticed online that it states 13 weeks from when you first ring and claim, esa then sort it all not the Drs fit notes... Is this right?
Kind regards
My other question is how long do I need to send fit notes for please?
I noticed online that it states 13 weeks from when you first ring and claim, esa then sort it all not the Drs fit notes... Is this right?
Kind regards
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Waiting times for assessments vary but are longer at the moment due to a backlog. Normally they would be done within the first thirteen weeks. You will need to provide continuous Fit Notes until a decision on the Work Capability Assessment has been made.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Thank you for replying.
So I could be waiting months then?
Is there a number that I can ring to ask? if I leave it a while longer and have still not heard anything I could then contact them. -
Even pre pandemic people typically waited a couple of months for the assessment (assuming one is needed). You will be paid the assessment rate while waiting or the assessment. You cannot be paid the Support Group until the fourteenth week anyway.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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So not everyone has an assessment?
What is the support group please? And is that 14 weeks from when you first claimed? -
Suggest you read about ESA here
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance#work-capability-assessment
During the assessment phase you will be paid £74.70/week (if you meet the NI conditions).
If you are put into the Support Group (Limited Capability for Work and Work Related Activity) you will get £114.10/week and the award can continue indefinitely. If you are not put into the Support Group but do have Limited Capability for Work you will continue to receive £74.70 but the award will end after 12 months.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
D1985 said:So not everyone has an assessment?Most people do. Paper based assessments are rare. See link for Support Group descriptors.Some people are waiting several months for an assessment. If you need one it will either be telephone or face face, most are telephone but some people have had face to face recently.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
D1985 said:So not everyone has an assessment?
What is the support group please? And is that 14 weeks from when you first claimed?Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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