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13 years 2 months ago #42585 by LS
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I'm claiming for ESA and DLA.
I've just received a letter from ATOS (form AL1 10/10) for a medical.
They don't say whether it's for the ESA or the DLA?
Has anyone any idea as to which one or both?
I want to be prepared for the medical and read up on what to expect.
Please can you advise me?
Thank you.

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13 years 2 months ago #42590 by Steve Donnison
Replied by Steve Donnison on topic Re:Medical
Hi Len,

I'm afraid I don't know the answer to your query.

Most ESA medicals are done at a medical examination centre and most DLA - but not all -medicals are at the claimant's home. The simplest solution would be to contact Atos and ask them what the medical is for.

Good luck,

Steve

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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13 years 2 months ago #42593 by LS
Replied by LS on topic Re:Medical
The medical is at the Romford medical examination centre.
It's to be carried out for the DWP by ATOS "in relation to my benefit claim"
Am I to take that as ESA then?
It's my first use of ANY forum, so I'm not sure of the etiquete used.
Thanks.

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  • jasmine
13 years 2 months ago #42606 by jasmine
Replied by jasmine on topic Re:Medical
Good luck with your medical. If you can take someone with you. Get them to make notes of what is said in case you need to appeal. Watch out for the question how did you get here. It is to see if you can cope with public transport. Just tell them how you are on a bad day, and if you can, do not make eye contact with the doctor. Hope it goes ok. jasmine :blink:

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13 years 2 months ago #42634 by Rosered
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Why is it important not to make eye contact.

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13 years 2 months ago #42635 by originaldave
Replied by originaldave on topic Re:Medical
Rosered wrote:

Why is it important not to make eye contact.


yes good question, I would have thought not making eye contact was bad, they might think your telling lies if you cant make eye contact

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