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ASSESSMENT CANCELLATION
10 years 3 months ago - 10 years 3 months ago #115754 by Steve Blue
ASSESSMENT CANCELLATION was created by Steve Blue
Hi
My brother is currently placed in the Support Group, but he has an assessment in a couple of days. He is quite anxious about going
. He suffers with depression and anxiety quite badly and at this point in time is not sure he'll be able to bring himself to attend. He does have a family member who could go with him for support but even so he's still struggling. He's been told that he's allowed to cancel once, but will this count against him?
My brother is currently placed in the Support Group, but he has an assessment in a couple of days. He is quite anxious about going
. He suffers with depression and anxiety quite badly and at this point in time is not sure he'll be able to bring himself to attend. He does have a family member who could go with him for support but even so he's still struggling. He's been told that he's allowed to cancel once, but will this count against him? Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
10 years 3 months ago #115760 by Gordon
He should be able to cancel one appointment without fault, however, I would encourage him to attend if his reasons for not doing so are his anxiety and depression, it will not be any easier the next time and the new appointment may not be convenient for someone to attend with him.
A second failure will result in his file being returned to the DWP as a no show and although the DWP should seek his reasons for not attending, it can easily result in his claim being closed.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic ASSESSMENT CANCELLATION
Bluebear wrote: Hi
My brother is currently placed in the Support Group, but he has an assessment in a couple of days. He is quite anxious about going
He should be able to cancel one appointment without fault, however, I would encourage him to attend if his reasons for not doing so are his anxiety and depression, it will not be any easier the next time and the new appointment may not be convenient for someone to attend with him.
A second failure will result in his file being returned to the DWP as a no show and although the DWP should seek his reasons for not attending, it can easily result in his claim being closed.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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