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The letter should only refer to ESA and Universal Credit. It may also make reference to appealing and it being acceptable to issue Notes in this situation but I am aware that there is a new version of the letter that does not include this. Lastly, I believe that the letter says that they do not have to, it does not say that they must not.
Gordon