New ESA50 form has arrived

Just put in a claim and back it up with a sick note and a letter from your therapist. act fast they are many here that will support you to get the money that will help you become well.


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Hi guys,

Just wondering if there is anything in particular I should ask my doctor to write in a fit note? Also wondering of others experiences with asking, are GPs generally resistant/judgemental?

Thanks

Thanks Gordon, my GP was fine with issuing the Fit Note - was quite quick and painless, on to the next step now...

Hello, I requested a fit note from my GP a couple of weeks ago which she issued.

However, being new to this and not realising I was entitled to benefits prior to the actual day of requesting a fit note - I just asked for it to be dated from that day.

I have already put in a claim now but wonder if it will still be possible to claim for time before that date?

I've been seeing a therapist since the beginning of this year for a long-term problem (6 years) and have been making progress but I won't be fit to work by the time my fit note "expires" (next month).

My other question is, will I have to return to my GP to "renew" the fit note in order to continue to receive ESA? Or will that be unnecessary as I go through the claims process/assessment?

Thanks for any help - I am working my way through the information here but am not that confident that I am fully able to understand it all so just wanted to make sure.