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6 years 8 months ago #218314 by Sharpekitten
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My son has recently been refused ESA despite being on and off it for a number of years. We are going for a MR but have applied for UC in the mean time. At the job centre today they told me we needed to get a fit note from the doctor if we expect them to look at his special needs whilst claiming UC. However when I phoned the doctors they said they had had a letter from the DWP advising them not to issue any fit notes. We now have a face to face appointment with the doctor on Thursday but how do I persuade the doctor that he does not ave to follow the DWP letter and refuse a fit note when my son as clear disabilities?

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6 years 8 months ago #218325 by Gordon
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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.

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