Last minute evidence

Thank you for the information bro58, if i lost my appeal, can i assume that any sick notes that i have running will become null and void, the last one i sent in expires in february 2012, i am sorry for all the questions, but whilst i was appealing i requested to remain on esa, can i now assume that i have to sign on with jsa, and then start with fresh medical notes, i am very confused by the whole system, any help more than appreciated regards

ccactus wrote:

Thank you for the information bro58, if i lost my appeal, can i assume that any sick notes that i have running will become null and void, the last one i sent in expires in february 2012, i am sorry for all the questions, but whilst i was appealing i requested to remain on esa, can i now assume that i have to sign on with jsa, and then start with fresh medical notes, i am very confused by the whole system, any help more than appreciated regards

Hi cc,

See this extract below :

Do I have to provide a further medical statement to a patient who has been advised by Jobcentre Plus that they are not entitled to Incapacity Benefit or Employment and Support Allowance?



If your patient appeals against the decision you may issue further medical statements until the appeal is held if you feel that it is medically appropriate. Medical evidence is required to support benefit claims at all times unless the Work Capability Assessment threshold is met. This requirement does not change while a patient is appealing. If you consider that your patient is fit for work and you do not issue a Med 3, Jobcentre Plus will advise your patient of the alternative options open to them. This may include claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance until the appeal outcome, if the specific qualifying conditions are met.

If the appeal is unsuccessful, you should only issue further statements if their condition worsens significantly or they have a new medical condition.

The last paragraph is relevant to you.(Where they say "statements", they mean Med Certs (sick notes/fit notes))

From this document. :


www.dwp.gov.uk/healthcare-professional/f...tly-asked-questions/


The extract above is from Q 8, click on question to see answer.

This is why I advised you to see your G.P. , to cover the deterioration in your condition.

You can make a fresh claim for ESA immediately.

cheers

bro58

thank you so much bro58, for the advice and information, going for a fresh claim for ESA.
Cheers

ccactus wrote:

thank you so much bro58, for the advice and information, going for a fresh claim for ESA.
Cheers

Good luck this time around cc.

As a little add-on, it appears that some G.P.'s are unaware of the rules regarding your situation.

If necessary cite the document that I provided the link to.

cheers

bro58

Thanks for that bro58
regards