Fit note posting question

Sorry milly I got the wrong end of the stick then re-read your post after I posted the above

Not use to forums without the edit function

Apologies if it seams anything personal it's not my brain works funny

Hi MM

Although the DWP have no concept of the term 'responsibility' and will blame the claimant for their own mistakes, the responsibility still rests with them if they either lose, or sign for a letter that they did not receive.

You did the sensible thing and arranged for the note to be resubmitted, but I think I would also have made a complaint to Royal Mail and ask them to investigate why the letter was not received (as the DWP claimed). The DWP should not be arguing with you, they should be arguing with the Royal Mail, as they claim that the letter was received and hold the signature to prove it.

Derek

Just got one of those snotty "we haven't yet received your 'fit' note" reminders today (30th) - dated the 26th (which was a Bank Holiday), and concerning a 'fit' note that I posted via recorded delivery on the 19th! I will go spare if I find they've cut me off next week... what shall I do? At least I have photocopies and a proof-of-posting certificate.

Henry Chinaski wrote: Just got one of those snotty "we haven't yet received your 'fit' note" reminders today (30th) - dated the 26th (which was a Bank Holiday), and concerning a 'fit' note that I posted via recorded delivery on the 19th! I will go spare if I find they've cut me off next week... what shall I do? At least I have photocopies and a proof-of-posting certificate.

Hi,

There is a chance that the letter and the fit note have crossed.

You have done the right thing in keeping a copy and posting recorded delivery.

It may be best to contact The DWP informing them that you have submitted the fit note, have a copy of it, and proof of posting.

bro58

Cheers, I'll post them a note (along with the proof of postage and a copy of the photocopy) on Monday. Just hoping they don't start demanding originals!

Getting to the point where I'm making dupes of everything; getting like the civil service pre-computing

Henry Chinaski wrote: Cheers, I'll post them a note (along with the proof of postage and a copy of the photocopy) on Monday. Just hoping they don't start demanding originals!

Getting to the point where I'm making dupes of everything; getting like the civil service pre-computing

Hi HC,

I would always recommend keeping copies and posting recorded delivery when dealing with The DWP, JCP or ATOS.

If you have the recorded delivery slip, you should be able to "track and trace" it on the Royal Mail website, this will then tell you when it was delivered, and you should be able to print off verification of this.

bro58