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5 years 10 months ago #238845 by Eleanor
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I sent my E50 back a few weeks ago along with Consultant medical evidence and all past medical evidence. In the past I have not needed to have a medical. I have received a letter saying I have to go for a Work Capability Assessment. I am anxious about this. Partly because I hardly ever go out due to pain and mobility issues and partly because my Mother died on Saturday and I am having a range of emotions. It is a really tough time.
Is there any way of asking for it to be postponed due to bereavement?
Is there any way of asking for it to be postponed due to bereavement?
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5 years 10 months ago #238849 by BIS
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Hi Eleanor
I am sorry for your loss. You can cancel one appointment and request a new date, but you will need to ring them and tell them what has happened. How long they will postpone, I am afraid I cannot say. I don't know whether your GP would be able to provide you with a letter which says in the circumstances you need a paper-based assessment. If they will - that would help.
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I am sorry for your loss. You can cancel one appointment and request a new date, but you will need to ring them and tell them what has happened. How long they will postpone, I am afraid I cannot say. I don't know whether your GP would be able to provide you with a letter which says in the circumstances you need a paper-based assessment. If they will - that would help.
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5 years 10 months ago #238850 by Eleanor
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Thank you. What is a paper based assessment please? I thought that was the E50 form that I submitted.
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5 years 10 months ago #238852 by BIS
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Hi Eleanor
You have clearly had a paper-based assessment in the past because a decision was made without you attending a face to face assessment. It is when an assessor looks at your form and evidence and then the award is made, without the need for a claimant to be seen.
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You have clearly had a paper-based assessment in the past because a decision was made without you attending a face to face assessment. It is when an assessor looks at your form and evidence and then the award is made, without the need for a claimant to be seen.
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5 years 10 months ago #238854 by Eleanor
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Thank you. Yes I don't know why they want to see me this time when the evidence is the same as ever (long standing) plus recent Consultant letters. I will try asking my GP but it took 6 weeks for them to do a letter I asked for before so it didn't get sent with my E50 form in the end. But did send Consultant's letter.
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5 years 10 months ago #238855 by BIS
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Hi Eleanor
I don't know why you have been called for a face to face this time around, but I do know that a lot of other members have reported the same thing happening even when their condition remains unchanged like yours. I think it is simply a decision by the DWP to increase the number of people that are seen face to face.
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I don't know why you have been called for a face to face this time around, but I do know that a lot of other members have reported the same thing happening even when their condition remains unchanged like yours. I think it is simply a decision by the DWP to increase the number of people that are seen face to face.
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