ESA

Hi All
I have got a FTOF assessment tomorrow at 2-15, today i get a phone call at 4-45pm to tell me it has been cancelled because thay have not got my file at the assessment centre.

Could i go to my doctor and get a letter to say i cant get to a new appointment and ask for a home visit.
thanks
paul

Hi
Yesterday i had a phone call to say i have to attend assessment at milton keynes on 11/07/2015 and then she said your taxi is booked for 12oclock i didnt ask for a taxi has any body else had this happen to them.
regards
paul

xpgoldmaxx wrote: Hi
Yesterday i had a phone call to say i have to attend assessment at milton keynes on 11/07/2015 and then she said your taxi is booked for 12oclock i didnt ask for a taxi has any body else had this happen to them.
regards
paul

Hi xpgm,

Although we have heard from members who have had a Taxi provided, I cannot recall this happening without them requesting it, or mentioning that they would need a Taxi if they had to attend a face to face in their ESA50.

You should receive written confirmation of the appointment.

Looking back : Here. it could be due to input from your G.P.

If you are still unable to attend by Taxi, you should contact : The Centre for Health and Disability Assessments (CHDA) (Maximus) who took over the ESA WCA Contract from ATOS on 02/03/15.

Travelling time to and from an Assessment Centre should not take more than 90 minutes either way using Public Transport.

You should also have a look at this FAQ in anticipation of the face to face :

ESA Medical – What to expect

You should be aware that how you manage the return trip to/from the Assessment Centre will be taken into account as part of the actual assessment.

You may be observed on approaching, leaving and whilst inside the centre.

Assumptions may be made by the assessor with regards to the above.

These assumptions could result in the assessor writing comments/recommendations within the ESA85 medical report which they compile and send to The DWP.

If this is classed as your second face to face appointment, you should be aware that failure to attend without "Good Cause" may result in you being classed as fit for work and your ESA ceasing.

bro58

Hi to you all
Had my ESA C/C Assessment Tuesday 11/08/2015 at milton keynes.
they sent me a taxi to pick me up got to Assessment center at 12.40 pm my Assessment time
was 1.15pm.
What a shambles got called in to see DR at 3.30pm took the full hour.
When i got back to reception there where to ladys that had travelled from london to assessment center only to be told that they where going to rearrange there appointments to another day, they where not vary happy.
Thanks
Paul

Hi xpgm,

I have merged your three topics on this subject for continuity.

At least it is over and done with now !!

You could give it a week or so then ring ESA for an update :

THE ESA PHONE NUMBER DWP : 0345 608 8545 Press Option 3 for ESA. (Open 8AM-6PM. Mon-Fri.)
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bro58