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5 years 4 months ago #242223 by Christi Deigh
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Hi, I'm new here. I received a ESA form for renewal and I only have until the 14th to get evidence. I called my GP surgery to ask if my GP would provide a letter, but he has not called back and the receptionists are playing God. Plus, as it's Christmas and new year, can I get an extension? One last very silly question, do you tick the boxes on the form or cross them. Thank you.
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5 years 4 months ago #242230 by Gordon
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Do you mean the 14th, it's the 18th already?
I'm afraid there is no extension available for completing the ESA50 even if you are told that you can have one!
You can return the form Late but I don't advise this, it would be better if you return the form by the required date and then send any evidence that you are able to collect as soon as you get it. Take a note of the address on the envelope for the form and send them to this, send a copy to the DWP office dealing with your claim, both with a covering letter explaining what they are. Lastly, take a copy to the assessment and ask the assessor to read them before they start the interview.
I don't think it matters whether you use a tick or a cross, if you are unhappy with the options then you can mark them "see below" and answer in more detail in the comments section, just remember to answer the question asked.
Our ESA Claim guide is available on the following link if you have not already found it.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
In case you are not aware, your real name appears to be showing in the forum, if you want to change this then follow the instructions in the following FAQ
My full name is showing, how can I stop it?
Do you mean the 14th, it's the 18th already?
I'm afraid there is no extension available for completing the ESA50 even if you are told that you can have one!
You can return the form Late but I don't advise this, it would be better if you return the form by the required date and then send any evidence that you are able to collect as soon as you get it. Take a note of the address on the envelope for the form and send them to this, send a copy to the DWP office dealing with your claim, both with a covering letter explaining what they are. Lastly, take a copy to the assessment and ask the assessor to read them before they start the interview.
I don't think it matters whether you use a tick or a cross, if you are unhappy with the options then you can mark them "see below" and answer in more detail in the comments section, just remember to answer the question asked.
Our ESA Claim guide is available on the following link if you have not already found it.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1
Gordon
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