I have AF and I'm waiting for a pacemaker procedure. Im employed in a physical job that I'm unable to carry out due to Afib symptoms. My employer is supportive and want me fit for to work again. I only scored 6 on my ESA assessment, which I'm appealing. The DWP has written to my GP to ask him not to issue anymore fit notes as I'm fit to do some type of work. This letter is on my medical records. Can they do this? I need to provide my employer with fit notes to keep my job, wether I'm entitled to ESA or not.
Your GP can continue to issue Fit Notes for you, and your employer can accept these as proof of you being unable to work, but the DWP is making it clear they will no longer accept them as proof that you cannot work in regard to benefits.
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