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9 years 3 months ago #127030 by Marie
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Update on friend he is now on ESA Income related benefit, his benefit has just been very recently been awarded.

Can someone please tell me if there is a 13 weeks phase on ESA IR? Because he has been sent a letter to say that he need to attend a work-focused interview. He was sent an ESA50 as soon as his benefit was awarded which I am filling in and will sent next week. His GP has issue him with a Sick Note that he is not fit for work and is willing to speak to the DWP. I will take the sick note to the Jobcentre Plus, the doctor will also issue him with another unfit for work sick note straight away as soon as this one runs out because of his severe mental health illness.

The question we ask does he need to attend the Work-Focused interview without having a medical? shouldn't the dwp wait until he has been assessed to see which of the 2 Groups he goes to?

Any replies would be much appreciated.

Many thanks


helen

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9 years 3 months ago #127039 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic ESA Contribution Based to ESA IR
Marie

All ESA new ESA claims have an assessment phase, it is for a minimum of 13 weeks or until a Decision is made on the claim.

It is normal procedure for claimants to be asked to attend at least one WFI during this time, attendance is mandatory and claimants who fail to attend may have their benefit sanctioned.

I am afraid a Fit Note does not remove the requirement, however, the DWP are required to make adjustments for your friends conditions, so it may be possible that the DWP will agree to defer it or possibly to hold it over the phone, however, if they do not then he will have no choice but to attend.

Gordon

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