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14 years 1 week ago #36286 by Marshal_534
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Can payment be made conditional on treatment? was created by Marshal_534
Is it legal for payment to be made contingent on undertaking a specific treatment?
Similarly, is it legal to make payment contingent on discussing a specific treatment with a GP?
If it is not, what should be quoted by way of a response.
Best Regards,
M.
Similarly, is it legal to make payment contingent on discussing a specific treatment with a GP?
If it is not, what should be quoted by way of a response.
Best Regards,
M.
dar
ME/CFS
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- Survivor
14 years 1 week ago #36287 by Survivor
Replied by Survivor on topic Re: Can payment be made conditional on treatment?
Off the top of my head, no, payment of benefits cannot be made conditional on specific treatment, but I can't think of anything I've read that stops you being required to discuss a treatment option with your GP. I'll see if I can find an authority for this.
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14 years 1 week ago #36289 by Survivor
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I can't find a source for this. Hopefully one of the other moderators will be able to help.
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14 years 1 week ago #36296 by cdcdi1911
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Hi M
I take it you are referring to a benefit payment.
What benefit is it?
Derek
I take it you are referring to a benefit payment.
What benefit is it?
Derek
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14 years 1 week ago #36299 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Can payment be made conditional on treatment?
I have searched a variety of sources wuth no specific results, however, I did find reference to a proposal, which involed a limited trial, in which benefits would be refused or at least restricted for drug users.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11033139
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11033139
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14 years 1 week ago #36307 by originaldave
Replied by originaldave on topic Re:Can payment be made conditional on treatment?
Marshal_534 wrote:
why would anyone not want treatment? is there a risk the treatment carries that could in fact make someone worse ?
Is it legal for payment to be made contingent on undertaking a specific treatment?
Similarly, is it legal to make payment contingent on discussing a specific treatment with a GP?
If it is not, what should be quoted by way of a response.
Best Regards,
M.
why would anyone not want treatment? is there a risk the treatment carries that could in fact make someone worse ?
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