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2 years 7 months ago #271353 by DellyT2022
Requesting a fit note when I’m still on maternity leave was created by DellyT2022
Hi,
I am still officialy signed onto my work, after being on maternity leave, and I’m due to start work on 29/07/2022. However, my maternity pay has ran out and I will not have any more pay on those last two mo this before I’m meant to start work.
I know I won’t be able to go back to work as my mental health has severely deteriorated. When I applied for ESA online it asked me if I was employed, so I said yes, then it asked if I was off work, so I said yes, and then after submitting the form it says I’ll need a sick note, but I have not needed a sick note, I only have my MATB1 form from pregnancy, but the notes said that was only if I’m pregnant. I thought the only evidence I would need would be prescriptions, doctor checking etc, and I was to fill out the large form to be sent to me? So I’m worried I’ve filled the online form out incorrectly already.
I could only apply for New Style ESA it seems, I’m not sure if I’ve applied to the right one though? Have I gone wrong somewhere? I’m so confused and worried I’ve messed up everything.
I am still officialy signed onto my work, after being on maternity leave, and I’m due to start work on 29/07/2022. However, my maternity pay has ran out and I will not have any more pay on those last two mo this before I’m meant to start work.
I know I won’t be able to go back to work as my mental health has severely deteriorated. When I applied for ESA online it asked me if I was employed, so I said yes, then it asked if I was off work, so I said yes, and then after submitting the form it says I’ll need a sick note, but I have not needed a sick note, I only have my MATB1 form from pregnancy, but the notes said that was only if I’m pregnant. I thought the only evidence I would need would be prescriptions, doctor checking etc, and I was to fill out the large form to be sent to me? So I’m worried I’ve filled the online form out incorrectly already.
I could only apply for New Style ESA it seems, I’m not sure if I’ve applied to the right one though? Have I gone wrong somewhere? I’m so confused and worried I’ve messed up everything.
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2 years 7 months ago #271377 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic Requesting a fit note when I’m still on maternity leave
Hi DellyT2022
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
You have not gone wrong, New Style ESA is a Contribution Based benefit and is not means tested with the exception of pension income which can reduce the amount that you receive.
The Income Related benefit that goes with NS ESA is Universal Credit.
In your post you state that you 'I won’t be able to go back to work as my mental health has severely deteriorated' .
The large form that you have been sent is called a UC50 form or Work Capability Assessment. We do have guides to help you complete this form; help-for-claimants/esa1
I would also suggest that you seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation who can take all your circumstances into consideration; you can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
Gary
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
You have not gone wrong, New Style ESA is a Contribution Based benefit and is not means tested with the exception of pension income which can reduce the amount that you receive.
The Income Related benefit that goes with NS ESA is Universal Credit.
In your post you state that you 'I won’t be able to go back to work as my mental health has severely deteriorated' .
The large form that you have been sent is called a UC50 form or Work Capability Assessment. We do have guides to help you complete this form; help-for-claimants/esa1
I would also suggest that you seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation who can take all your circumstances into consideration; you can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
Gary
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