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10 years 3 days ago - 10 years 2 days ago #139574 by Catherine Constantinou
Do you need a GP's note to start ESA application? was created by Catherine Constantinou
I've have come across this a few times. Do I need a GP's note or do I just fill in the ESA forms and hope that my GP fills in the forms she receives in my favour?
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Hi cc120,
You most definitely need a current fit note (Medical Certificate) from your G.P. to make a fresh ESA Claim !!
How to Claim ESA. Gov.UK.
You should also have a read through our : ESA Claims Guides and our : ESA FAQ’s
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cc120 wrote: I've have come across this a few times. Do I need a GP's note or do I just fill in the ESA forms and hope that my GP fills in the forms she receives in my favour?
Hi cc120,
You most definitely need a current fit note (Medical Certificate) from your G.P. to make a fresh ESA Claim !!
How to Claim ESA. Gov.UK.
You should also have a read through our : ESA Claims Guides and our : ESA FAQ’s
bro58
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10 years 11 hours ago #139647 by Catherine Constantinou
Thank you for the links, I see that a hospital doctor can give a fit note also, does this mean a specialist/consultant can?
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Thank you bro58, didn't receive a notification for this reply, and have only just checked back.bro58 wrote:
cc120 wrote: I've have come across this a few times. Do I need a GP's note or do I just fill in the ESA forms and hope that my GP fills in the forms she receives in my favour?
Hi cc120,
You most definitely need a current fit note (Medical Certificate) from your G.P. to make a fresh ESA Claim !!
How to Claim ESA. Gov.UK.
You should also have a read through our : ESA Claims Guides and our : ESA FAQ’s
bro58
Thank you for the links, I see that a hospital doctor can give a fit note also, does this mean a specialist/consultant can?
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10 years 7 hours ago #139653 by Gordon
I believe that they can but may not want to, you need to maintain an active Fit Note until a Decision is made on your claim which may take some time. During the first six months of a period of illness you cannot have an FN of more than 3 months, so you will need to renew it at least once which it is more likely to be done by your GP than a consultant.
Gordon
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cc120 wrote: Thank you bro58, didn't receive a notification for this reply, and have only just checked back.
Thank you for the links, I see that a hospital doctor can give a fit note also, does this mean a specialist/consultant can?
I believe that they can but may not want to, you need to maintain an active Fit Note until a Decision is made on your claim which may take some time. During the first six months of a period of illness you cannot have an FN of more than 3 months, so you will need to renew it at least once which it is more likely to be done by your GP than a consultant.
Gordon
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9 years 11 months ago #139806 by Catherine Constantinou
Is it possible for a psychiatrist from a Community Mental Health Assessment center to provide a fit note?
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Thank you Gordon, is there any facility on this forum whereby I can activate notifications of reply?Gordon wrote:
cc120 wrote: Thank you bro58, didn't receive a notification for this reply, and have only just checked back.
Thank you for the links, I see that a hospital doctor can give a fit note also, does this mean a specialist/consultant can?
I believe that they can but may not want to, you need to maintain an active Fit Note until a Decision is made on your claim which may take some time. During the first six months of a period of illness you cannot have an FN of more than 3 months, so you will need to renew it at least once which it is more likely to be done by your GP than a consultant.
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Is it possible for a psychiatrist from a Community Mental Health Assessment center to provide a fit note?
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9 years 11 months ago #139815 by Gordon
It doesn't matter who issues the Fit Note providing of course that they can legally do so, the potential issue will be when you need a follow on Note as you may struggle to get another Health Care Professional to issue one, if the original person is unavailable to do so.
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cc120 wrote: Thank you Gordon, is there any facility on this forum whereby I can activate notifications of reply?
Is it possible for a psychiatrist from a Community Mental Health Assessment center to provide a fit note?
It doesn't matter who issues the Fit Note providing of course that they can legally do so, the potential issue will be when you need a follow on Note as you may struggle to get another Health Care Professional to issue one, if the original person is unavailable to do so.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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