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8 years 8 months ago #166497 by Jacqui
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I started claiming contribution based ESA in March due to Osteoarthritis and awaiting a hip replacement which I had done in April. I am now due a second hip replacement at the end of September I was given an appointment for a medical assessment which they cancelled as I was unable to walk up or down stairs (their offices on the first floor) This is now booked in at the end of August. Today I have received a letter with an appointment for a work-focused interview. This seems a bit daft as i will be going into hospital for my op three weeks after the interview and will not be capable to work for 6 weeks after this date. Is it reasonable for me to call them and tell them this is a waste of their time and mine?

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8 years 8 months ago #166512 by Gordon
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Jacqui wrote: I started claiming contribution based ESA in March due to Osteoarthritis and awaiting a hip replacement which I had done in April. I am now due a second hip replacement at the end of September I was given an appointment for a medical assessment which they cancelled as I was unable to walk up or down stairs (their offices on the first floor) This is now booked in at the end of August. Today I have received a letter with an appointment for a work-focused interview. This seems a bit daft as i will be going into hospital for my op three weeks after the interview and will not be capable to work for 6 weeks after this date. Is it reasonable for me to call them and tell them this is a waste of their time and mine?


You an certainly call them but they may not accept your reasons for not attending, but you have nothing to lose by trying.

Gordon

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8 years 8 months ago #166520 by Jacqui
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Thanks

Just called them and they said it was a voluntary appointment as I have not had my medical assessment yet.
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