Clarification on ESA Sanctions desperately needed.

Bearer wrote: Is it possible for WFInterviews to be conducted by phone? And I thought that someone whose illness will be made worse by the allocation to Work-Related Activity Group, has a good case for being in the Support Group - Regulations 29/35?

Hi B,

Yes, WFI's can be deferred, carried out over the phone or even in one's home in very rare circumstances.

However, all these options are purely at the discretion of The JCP Adviser, and are not a given right.

To gain access to The SG citing "Substantial Risk " with respect to ESA Reg 35, one would have to appeal The WRAG award and provide evidence that there would be substantial risk to one's self or another person if you were made to comply with WFI's & WRA.

ESA Reg 29, only puts you into The WRAG.

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