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14 years 4 weeks ago #32774 by Gordon
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I have a joint claim (with my wife) for ESA, however, I scored 0 points at my WCA and have appealed with a likely tribunal date of 02/11.

My wife has just received an invitation to attend a Work Focused Interview! I know others have had this happen, but I am surprised we have received one given that the benefit is in dispute.

She suffers from Rheumatoid Arhtritis and severe Fibromyalia, is there anything we can do to prevent this requirement until at least the tribunal has occurred?

Thanks

Stephen

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14 years 4 weeks ago #32775 by originaldave
Replied by originaldave on topic Re:Wife called to WFI
Stephen wrote:

I have a joint claim (with my wife) for ESA, however, I scored 0 points at my WCA and have appealed with a likely tribunal date of 02/11.

My wife has just received an invitation to attend a Work Focused Interview! I know others have had this happen, but I am surprised we have received one given that the benefit is in dispute.

She suffers from Rheumatoid Arhtritis and severe Fibromyalia, is there anything we can do to prevent this requirement until at least the tribunal has occurred?

Thanks

Stephen


Could you wife not get a sick/fit note ?

If not she could go along and explain she is sick

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14 years 4 weeks ago #32776 by cdcdi1911
Replied by cdcdi1911 on topic Re:Wife called to WFI
Unfortunately no sick note can exempt you from a WFI, as these interviews are for sick people.

You could try phoning JCP and ask for the interview to be deferred until after the appeal.

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14 years 4 weeks ago #32796 by Bad Back Bill
Replied by Bad Back Bill on topic Re:Wife called to WFI
Hi Stephen,
I have been placed in the ESA WRAG(once more)and am awaiting a WFI, I have been advised to attend the first if possible and take all medical evidence with Me and let them decide upon the futility of the whole exercise.
If ones health is so bad it should not be difficult to explain any further WFI attendance would be a waste of Your time (not to mention the pain and discomfort Your wife will have to go through to attend) and a waste of their time.

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14 years 4 weeks ago #32801 by Victim of ESA
Replied by Victim of ESA on topic Re:Wife called to WFI
I was required to attend my first WFI before I had even had my medical, I ended up in hospital the following day with emergence heart problems. This unfortunately did not prevent ATOS healthcare giving me 0 score even though I took all the records with me. I ended up having all five WFI's on the basis that I was fit for work but luckily the staff at the WFI were actually quite sensibly and judged for themselves the effect it had on my health. I then won my tribunal and DWP started the cycle again with a second medical....

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