Here we can all be heard for a little while. Part 2

calleyw

Waves_and_Smiles wrote: »

Why do the DWP not have my ESA Form that was posted 7 days ago? They checked all their computer records and said it hadn't been recorded anywhere. If they don't have it by the 26th they will stop my benefit. I shall not panic, I shall not panic.

WaS,

Not sure how you sent it. But 1st class is 1-3 working days excluding weekends. And then it gets sent to a central hub. Before being passed on to the correct dept.

I never said it at the time. But stuff like that I always send on a special service. For the land registry stuff I paid £7.25 for it get there next day tracked service. And the other paperwork last week I sent same service and it cost me £6.75 as I wanted to proof I had sent it back. And wanted it there ASAP.

Husbands ESA/PIP forms always went signed for, Yes I am aware that because of the amount of mail it never is. But at least I have a proof of sending it.

You did make a copy? If so print it and either fax it or send it off again using a special service.

Have a massive hug

Yours

Calley

elsien

Temporary contract position for however long it takes for company A to create and sign off the role. Then move over if you still want to. Sorted.
I get that you need money now, but all the same doesn't it make you feel good to know that you've created that sort of impression?

pollyanna_26

Deep breath Was . Did you send it first class next day signed for as I suggested . If so you will have a reference number to check online at Royal Mail . It will bring up the date and time of delivery plus the signature of the person who took it from the postman . It should be possible to give the details to DWP as proof .
If you posted it another way contact bubbly bulldozer and let her contact them on your behalf '
polly

elsien

tea_lover wrote: »

None of which should be a big deal, but am freaking out! Last time I had a hire car I could barely drive the thing. Someone had to show me how to start it and I had to google how to turn the lights on :rotfl:. I have everything crossed that this one is easier to operate.
.

Those light can be flipping hard to find. I took a service user on holiday once. I'd not long passed my test and borrowed my mother's Lada. Which was like driving a tank (no power steering obviously) and involved the use of cushions to peer over the steering wheel. We arrive in sunny Morecambe to discover that I can't find out how to turn the headlights on, there's no instructions, and parent isn't answering the phone. So for the first couple of days of the holiday we had to get back to the site before it went dark which did spoil the fun just a little bit.
On the other hand, it gets the plonker feeling over and done with and alternative cars don't seem quite so daunting next time round.

Waves_and_Smiles

I didn't have the money to send it signed for unfortunately, I am wishing I used a credit card to do it now. I did take copies so that I can print them off if I need to but they told me to wait until the 26th and check again as it can sometimes take a while to get on the computer if someone forgets. Forgets??? I pointed out that the 26th is the cut off date for when they said it has to returned by and they said they will deal with that on the day. Can they stop my benefit on Friday if they don't have it even though this is not my fault? Shall I just go to A&E now for another dose of knock out drugs? (I'm joking!)

DUKE

WAS, Welfare Rights sorted Harry's out for him & sent it off. He didn't have to go for an interview or whatever it's called, which is just as well as I don't think he would've gone. Hope it gets sorted.

pollyanna_26

Just read Elsians post and agree . If sent in the original pre paid envelope it can take a while to arrive and reach an assessor . I think it's about seven or eight days since you sent it so it could still be waiting to be dealt with . My daughters claim took three weeks to reply to and had been signed for less than twelve hours after us handing it in at the post office . I checked online with royal mail the day after sending and was able to print off the date , time and signature as evidence if needed.
polly

calleyw

Waves_and_Smiles wrote: »

I didn't have the money to send it signed for unfortunately, I am wishing I used a credit card to do it now. I did take copies so that I can print them off if I need to but they told me to wait until the 26th and check again as it can sometimes a while to get on the computer if someone forgets. Forgets??? I pointed out that the 26th is the cut off date for when they said it has to returned by and they said they will deal with that on the day. Can they stop my benefit on Friday if they don't have it even though this is not my fault? Shall I just go to A&E now for another dose of knock out drugs? (I'm joking!)

WaS,

I do understand about the money thing. Not sure if you or WaSP are aware that you can get proof of postage for free from the post office. So at least you could prove it had been sent. But that is all academic as they say.

Try not to panic at this stage. There is another 4 days to go. If it is not there by 26th. Ask if you can e-mail or fax the forms to them.

I understand about it being a worry. have a massive hug and a squish.

Yours

Calley

mellymoo74

WaS
It takes 7-10 working days for them to log it. Don't panic.

It's lovely Elsien I don't think I'm that level yet so nice to know other places do

Pyxis

pollyanna_26 wrote: »

Pyxis Thanks for the Jar of hearts link . I know someone who will welcome that right now . Silversmithing I'd forgotten that . I remember gazing at your spoon with awe long before starting to post here .

Gosh! Fancy you remembering the spoon! :j

tea_lover wrote: »

I want to see the spoon!

Your wish is my command.........

(Dreadful photo and stretched thread!:D )





Easily found! It's on my camera roll!