ESA

samsmum wrote: Hi, I had my paper transfer from incap benifit to support group in 2013 and was told over the phone that it was for 3 years, this should have ended in October I have not heard a thing. Are there delays or should I be contacting them. I am in the NW area.

There have been delays in the ESA system and there are still in the assessment process but these are no longer affecting the DWP sending claimants for reassessment.

ESA is an indefinite award so you will continue to receive your current payments until a new Decision is made on your claim.

Providing you are happy that the DWP have current addressing info for you and that there are no problems in the post for your area, that would mean you might not receive a new ESA50 then there is no reason for you to contact the DWP about your claim. However, if you want to know when to expect a new form then write to or phone the DWP office that deals with your claim and they should be able to tell you when you will reassessed from your computer file.

Gordon