ESA Fit notes

Gaz1971

Where do you send them? Is it the same for everyone or does it depend on where you live?

I also saw online that if you put your mobile number on the fit note, they will text you when they receive it, to let you know.Is that right? All sounds rather to helpful for DWP:D

MaShadow

if you just applied like i did couple weeks ago they send a letter with an envelope etc for you to send it in. mine goes to bury

TELLIT01

It's true, they will text you when they receive the fit note. Just make sure you have completed your name and NI number on the back of the form. You would be amazed at how many arrived with just a name on them.

densol_2

I applied for ESA by phone on Tue ( contribution based ) the helpful lady said not to wait for envelope and gave me freepost address to send for my area. Saw GP on Thursday - sent it off straightaway. Got text Fri saying ESA had been awarded! I was literally amazed at the efficiency of it ! Lol

scootw1

You can take fit notes to the job centre as well and they scan them into your account straight away

MaShadow

i my self just got a letter today saying ive been awarded esa. until an assesment etc as well as i got a questionnaire to fill in

merlin68

Mine was paid within a week. Applied on Thursday, money in account following friday even though two bank holidays.
Housing and council tax benefit was done by following Wednesday.
I was told that a week before fit note runs out id get a letter reminding me which includes an envelope to send it.

MaShadow

mine hasnt been paid yet

Gaz1971

TELLIT01 wrote: »

It's true, they will text you when they receive the fit note. Just make sure you have completed your name and NI number on the back of the form. You would be amazed at how many arrived with just a name on them.

So I just write NI no and Mobile no on back of fit note?

MaShadow

Gaz1971 wrote: »

So I just write NI no and Mobile no on back of fit note?

on mine it had space for name. NI. Mobile. address
then signature and date.

TELLIT01

scootw1 wrote: »

You can take fit notes to the job centre as well and they scan them into your account straight away

If you want to take anything to the Job Centre you need to make an appointment first. Many offices will turn you away without one.