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Annie333
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9 months 3 weeks ago #287238 by Annie333

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Hi

I am disabled, in receipt of PIP since 2022 and having been made redundant recently now claiming universal credit . I informed the "work coach" of this who said if I needed to be referred for a work capability assessment I would need a fit note from my Dr. Is that correct ? I thought because I was already getting that benefit, I would be referred for an assessment ?

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9 months 3 weeks ago #287250 by Gary

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Hi Annie333

Welcome to the forum.

You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum.

Your workcoach is correct, you need to give your workcoach a 'fit note' this starts your assessment phase, the assessment phase lasts 13 weeks, this means that when you are sent the WCA form called a UC50, if you are successful your claim will start from the 14 weeks when you handed in your fit note.

I would advise you to make a note on your journal when you hand in your fit note, it will then give you a timeline if there is any problems in the future, also take a screen shot with your phone.

Gary

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