dylan1 wrote: My brother has extreme mental health problems and is migrating from IB to esa. Has got medical appointment and will not/does not feel able to go.
This was pointed out in esa50, where I claimed exceptional circumstances rule should come in force, and be placed in support group.
What can we do now?
I am afraid that once an assessment has been deemed to be required, then there is no way to avoid attending.
If it will help, you could request a home medical, but you will need the assistance of your brother's GP who will need to write to ATOS explaining why he cannot attend at their premises.
I have to warn you that failing to attend an assessment can result in the claim being closed, so it is really important to find a way for your brother to attend.
Gordon
