On ESA had my atos examination today

Muttleythefrog

Denisthemenice wrote: »

Hi, just a quick update, I have passed the medical and have been put int the work related group and have been told I no longer need to send doctors certificates. I have a question, how long will I have to wait for an interview with an adviser? I ask because im in hospital all next week and the decision to put me in the group was on the 15/07/11 but only got the letter today.

I can't answer the question but I wouldn't worry too much since being in hospital I'm sure will be sufficient reason not to attend or respond to them. If it helps with the anxiety you could call them and state you'll be in hospital over the period x so won't be available for any work related activities, appointments or similar... and when you call you could ask them the question directly although you may not get a definitive answer.

Well done on passing. Might be worth getting that ATOS report for future use.

FTW

Muttleythefrog wrote: »

I can't answer the question but I wouldn't worry too much since being in hospital I'm sure will be sufficient reason not to attend or respond to them. If it helps with the anxiety you could call them and state you'll be in hospital over the period x so won't be available for any work related activities, appointments or similar... and when you call you could ask them the question directly although you may not get a definitive answer.

Well done on passing. Might be worth getting that ATOS report for future use.

I agree. That report will come in useful if they call you in again.

richard9991

CountryGuy wrote: »

I didn't add any extra information what so ever.

It took them just under 12 months to invite me for a wca. I passed (placed in support group) and that was it!

I received a letter stating I'd receive a cold weather thingy of £10 in December????????

Mine is CB so not sure why they say I'll receive that.

I haven't tried to claim DLA despite being advised to do so as my oh and daughter care for me between themselves as oh works 3 different shifts and daughter gets 3 days a week off. In fact, I am better when they are not around as I really struggle interacting even with close family.

I prefer to be left alone completely.

I seriously think it all depends in which area a person lives as to how they are treated in a wca.

you will have been told you will recive the £10 christmas bonus which is paid with contribution esa and state pensions also incapacity benefit you wont get cold weather payments because you have to be on certain means tested benefits