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12 years 8 months ago #91491 by mellynda50
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My husband is currently on HR/HC DLA and has been asked to go for a Medical for ESA, the problem we have is that he is unable to sit up or stand for even the shortest of time. Are we allowed to ask for a home visit for the medical, otherwise we are going to have a big problem.

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12 years 8 months ago #91493 by Gordon
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mellynda50 wrote:

My husband is currently on HR/HC DLA and has been asked to go for a Medical for ESA, the problem we have is that he is unable to sit up or stand for even the shortest of time. Are we allowed to ask for a home visit for the medical, otherwise we are going to have a big problem.

Yes you can request a home assessment, you will need the support of your GP as ATOS will expect them to provide evidence that a home assessment is required, however, be aware that ATOS are not required to provide a home assessment.

Gordon

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12 years 8 months ago #91494 by mellynda50
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Thank-you Gordon, also he has a bit of a complicated illness, because he is on HRM/HRC DLA would he be exempted from the medical or not

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12 years 8 months ago #91496 by Gordon
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mellynda50 wrote:

Thank-you Gordon, also he has a bit of a complicated illness, because he is on HRM/HRC DLA would he be exempted from the medical or not

I am afraid that receiving DLA offers no exemption from the WCA assessment.

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12 years 8 months ago - 12 years 8 months ago #91499 by mellynda50
Replied by mellynda50 on topic Re:ESA Medical
Thought not but just wanted your advice, Husband very worried about the medical and I hope that it does not add to the problems of his condition. Thank you for your prompt response
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