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6 years 6 months ago #198256 by troy
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I started work on 16/9/2017, 4 days after i started this new job i pulled mussels in my lower back.
I got a 2 week doctors cert to rest and claimed ESA, while i`m claiming ESA i`m due to go on holiday to ireland for 2 weeks, booked before i started work.
Do i need to let DWP know of this holiday and will i still be able to claim ESA while on holiday.

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6 years 5 months ago #198259 by Gordon
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toffee

There's no specific requirement for you to tell the DWP if you go abroad but it may be to your advantage to notify them, as you ESA claim will progress and there may be activities such as your being asked to attend a WFI or to complete an ESA50 that may fall into the period while you are away.

Whether you tell them or not, be prepared to explain how you managed to travel with your injury, those assessing you will almost certainly make assumptions as to your capabilities.

Gordon

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6 years 5 months ago #198274 by troy
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Gordon my doctors certificate is only until 5/10/2017 will i need to get a new one from my doctor before i go on holiday ? Also received form ESA50

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6 years 5 months ago #198292 by Gordon
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toffee wrote: Gordon my doctors certificate is only until 5/10/2017 will i need to get a new one from my doctor before i go on holiday ? Also received form ESA50


You must maintain a current Fit Note with the DWP or the ESA computer system will not release your payments.

Gordon

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