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9 years 1 month ago #154274 by Gordon
Providing the doctor is prepared to issue a Fit Note then it should not be a problem.
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ianucci wrote: When applying for ESA do your fit notes all have to be from the same doctor? I can't get an appointment with my GP before my first fit note expires.
Providing the doctor is prepared to issue a Fit Note then it should not be a problem.
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8 years 11 months ago #159596 by herptothederp
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I have recieved a date for my WCA. I sent a copy of the standard letter from the guides to request my assessment be recorded but there is no mention of this with my appointment letter. Should I contact them again? Also in the leaflet they send with the letter it says something 'like they have no legal requirement to provide and audio recording service or equipment.' Is this new? Or typical DWP strategy to fob people off?
Additionally I now have some additional evidence to support my claim, can I bring a copy to the assessment or do they still need the original document?
Additionally I now have some additional evidence to support my claim, can I bring a copy to the assessment or do they still need the original document?
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8 years 11 months ago #159624 by Gordon
I would check that they are aware that you have requested it is recorded.
I'm afraid the leaflet is correct, claimants do not and never have had, a legal right to require the assessment is recorded, please be aware that the DWP will not accept a failure to record as Good Cause for your failing to participate in an assessment.
You can supply a copy at the assessment, in fact, never supply originals unless specifically required to do so.
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Replied by Gordon on topic Obtaining a fit note, GP retired
ianucci wrote: I have recieved a date for my WCA. I sent a copy of the standard letter from the guides to request my assessment be recorded but there is no mention of this with my appointment letter. Should I contact them again? Also in the leaflet they send with the letter it says something 'like they have no legal requirement to provide and audio recording service or equipment.' Is this new? Or typical DWP strategy to fob people off?
Additionally I now have some additional evidence to support my claim, can I bring a copy to the assessment or do they still need the original document?
I would check that they are aware that you have requested it is recorded.
I'm afraid the leaflet is correct, claimants do not and never have had, a legal right to require the assessment is recorded, please be aware that the DWP will not accept a failure to record as Good Cause for your failing to participate in an assessment.
You can supply a copy at the assessment, in fact, never supply originals unless specifically required to do so.
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8 years 10 months ago #160973 by herptothederp
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This may be a daft question but if you are in the assessment phase of ESA do you qualify for free prescriptions?
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8 years 10 months ago #160984 by Gordon
It's not the Assessment phase, or indeed being in a group, that enables it, it is the type of ESA that you are receiving.
If you are receiving Income Related ESA in part or in whole then you are entitled to free prescriptions, however, if you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA then you are not.
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ianucci wrote: This may be a daft question but if you are in the assessment phase of ESA do you qualify for free prescriptions?
It's not the Assessment phase, or indeed being in a group, that enables it, it is the type of ESA that you are receiving.
If you are receiving Income Related ESA in part or in whole then you are entitled to free prescriptions, however, if you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA then you are not.
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8 years 10 months ago #162702 by herptothederp
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I recieved a letter today from the decision making team asking me to contact them within 3 days. It says they were unable to contact me on the number I provided. In actual fact I didnt provide them with a number because of my mental health problems (as I explained on the form) and I would really prefer not to ring them. Do I have any alternative but to ring them? This is really making me feel sick as I know it will almost inevitably be so they can turn down my claim.
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