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Can I have my assessment audio recorded (esa)
9 years 2 weeks ago #165173 by Gordon
Nothing has changed, claimants have never had a legal right to an audio recorded appointment, you are confusing requesting it be recorded with requiring it be recorded
You can request the assessment is recorded and Maximus should make reasonable efforts to ensure that it is but you need to be aware that the DWP will not accept a failure to record as Good Cause for not participating in an assessment.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Can I have my assessment audio recorded (esa)
James wrote: Hi,
The information leaflet that accompanies my esa assessment appointment letter states ‘there is no legal right to an audio recorded assessment’. Is this a change from my previous assessment (3 years ago)? That one was recorded after the appointment was rearranged.
I have the pre made letter from this (wonderful) website, to request it be recorded, but wondered if I may be told that legally, they do not have to.
Anybody had any recent experience of this? Thank you in advance.
Nothing has changed, claimants have never had a legal right to an audio recorded appointment, you are confusing requesting it be recorded with requiring it be recorded
You can request the assessment is recorded and Maximus should make reasonable efforts to ensure that it is but you need to be aware that the DWP will not accept a failure to record as Good Cause for not participating in an assessment.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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