Hi Sharon24
Most people appear to receive their forms 10-12 months before the end date, but some get only 6 months' notice, and a few get only a couple of months. We are unable to tell whether location has an impact, though sometimes it seems there is a shortage of assessors in some areas, so it may take longer to get an assessment appointment if one is required.
BIS
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