Does anyone know after a medical with atos how long the decision takes?

[kiera2002]

[Trish1999]

took about 2 months for me they rang me this morning

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How long is a piece of string? it's impossible to say as it can vary so much, I didn't have a medical but was migrated over from incapacity to ESA and it took 5 months, other people have taken only days, some have taken weeks, it depends on how busy they are etc. Sorry not to have been more help.

[kiera2002]

thanks...I was turned down originally when I applied last Nov, so wrote and said I didn't agree with their decision so they said they'd look at my claim again then at the end of March I had a phone call from someone dealing with my claim who asked me lots more questions and said i'd receive the decision in the post then 2 weeks ago had a letter saying a health professional would contact me about a visit...that visit from the dr took place last week in my home, so now I guess its just a waiting game!!

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Well I hope it goes well for you, good luck. I know many areas are still experiencing backlogs so I guess it depends on how busy they are and how long the DWP take to make their decision. Atos only do the medicals and prepare the reports, it is a decision maker at the DWP who has the final say. What a job!

[pondminstrel]

mine took three weeks...but i was still turned down..i am 63 so retired...you tick all the boxes ..i need help at least three times in the night..the decision comes back saying i can manage...are they reading about me i wonder,as according to them i should be in the london marathon...coming first i migt add!..ah well xx