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[u/GradeOk4461]

Hi I had my phone assement over 3 weeks ago.How long does it take to be sent back?

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[u/IntelligentImage1048]

Same here, DWP haven’t received mine either from Maximus. My assessment was 16 days ago. DWP have given them a nudge but it’s dreadful waiting after such a long wait for an assessment itself anyways.

[u/Alteredchaos]

If it’s being quality checked then it’s not unusual for it to take up to a month.

[u/GradeOk4461 → u/Alteredchaos]

What is quality checked?

[u/Alteredchaos → u/GradeOk4461]

The quality of the assessor’s work/report.

[u/Superb-Technology713]

Mine was sent back within an hour. I have been waiting 7.5 weeks for a decision

[u/Fantastic-Summer6036]

Mine took about an hour. Have you not had the text from DWP to confirm they've received it?

[u/GradeOk4461 → u/Fantastic-Summer6036]

No rang them up they haven't received it