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Esa & atos medical

Medical was 21st November & although I filled in the ESA50 & sent it back 27th Feb I was informed today I have been put in the support group, is this a record. Also they have already paid the backdated benefit, it is in the bank.

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  • epitome
    epitome Posts: 3,199 Forumite
    So your WCA could have been due to have been in March April or May

    Finally you were seen in November. You had no cancelled appointments or missed appointments in this time?

    No it's not a record, around 18 months is the longest it can go to.
  • I reapplied in Oct 2012 citing a change of circumstances,after having a stroke, filled in & returned the ESA50 Feb27th.1st appointment I cancelled in Oct as I couldn't get a carer, rebooked end of that month, they cancelled the next 2 appointments after we got there, finally we saw a doctor last week.So is it a record?
  • epitome
    epitome Posts: 3,199 Forumite
    Very late ESA50.

    As I say its not unusual for it to take 18 months yours was only 13 months.
  • outtawork
    outtawork Posts: 210 Forumite
    Do I still supply fit notes as I am in the support group, if not what if they still send the letter for it?
  • epitome
    epitome Posts: 3,199 Forumite
    You do not send in any fitnote anymore, if you get a letter, you ignore it.
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