Catherine wrote: I contacted ESA as I am due for a review, the lady said they are far behind and it would be a while before they get to me. Is this true?
How long have others had to wait before the dreaded ESA50 landed on there door step
Hi C,
Welcome to Benefits and Work
Yes, for once it is true !!
Reassessments/reviews of existing ESA recipients were deferred from January 2014 due to the huge backlogs.
Nearly all of our members expecting a reassessment have gone beyond the date that they would have expected to undergo it.
Have a read through :
This Topic. Further information on this can be seen :
Here, and from the links to other posts included therein.
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