New Style ESA application

Altior

Hi all

As per my other thread, I applied for New Style ESA online. This is a different topic really, so started a new thread, and it's a basic question.

As per below, I was meant to be contacted by 16 August, which passed two weeks ago. I followed all the instructions, had to send in my fit note via snail mail as the online submission was being rejected.

I realise that the state doesn't seem to function awfully well nowadays, however 'we will' sounds pretty definitive. 

The question is, at what point do you think I should begin chasing it up? Are delays and missed deadlines from the DWP commonplace? As per my original thread, I do have savings to lean on, so it's not urgent in that sense, but I do want to confirm that the cogs are turning re the application. Thanks!

Rubyroobs

I would chase up on monday. Are you sure you haven't missed any calls ?

Altior

Rubyroobs said:

I would chase up on monday. Are you sure you haven't missed any calls ?

Definitely, no missed calls. Post is inconsistent but have received mail that would have been generated in the last couple of weeks.

huckster

I believe it it taking about 1 month after application before Job Centre appointment is arranged. 

If outside of this, then definitely chase up.

Altior

Thanks, we did have a BH in the middle of this (though already past their self imposed deadline), I'll give them until the end of the week.