Incapacity for work on physical and/or mental health grounds training day

This Incapacity for work on physical and/or mental health grounds training day is suitable for staff with little or no knowledge of the personal capability assessment of incapacity for work, as well as those with more experience. The course covers both the physical and mental health tests and will look at the effects of the new computer generated medical reports. By the end of the day you will:

• understand the scoring system for incapacity for work;
• be aware of which clients may be able to take advantage of the exemptions and exceptional circumstances rules and how to help them do so;
• be able to identify whether clients should be subject to the mental or physical health tests or both;
• know how to help clients complete the IB50 questionnaire and prepare for a medical examination;
• assist clients with appeals.