Do I need to send in a sick note with ESA50 form?

When I filled in my first ESA50 form to transfer from incapacity benefit to ESA (nearly 3 years ago) I remember returning the form with a sick note from my GP (as was demanded.) I was placed in the support group.

Now I am filling out this same (but updated) form but I can't see anything on the form or anything in the Benefits and Work ESA guide, telling me that I need to send in a sick note with this form.

I am worried that I may have overlooked something as there is so much information to take in. Or has the policy of sending in sick notes with this form changed?

Many thanks to anyone who replies.

Hi Calmbrain and Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is

Welcome to Benefits and Work

Are you currently on ESA and being reassessed, or are you re-applying after a period off it?

If you are currently in receipt of ESA then you have already been assessed as being 'not fit for work' and do not need to submit a Dr's certificate. If you are reapplying after a period off the benefit, for whatever reason, then you need to submit a GP certificate (fitnote) to support your claim.

Either way, you should treat this form as you did your first application and complete it in detail. Don't assume that the assessor knows anything about you or your condition as it is unlikely that s/he will have access to your previous records. I suggest you make full use of our ESA guides.

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