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1 day 13 hours ago #313747 by rocco1504
Advice on Fit Note request, please was created by rocco1504
Hi
Last year my partner was migrated from ESA to UC, now before this I had just been on her claim, but now obviously I technically have my own claim for UC as part of her claim.
Anyway, I have just received a request for a fit note from UC, the thing is I've never had a Fit note even though I have stage three Emphysema, Peripheral vascular disease, and cardiac problems......I claim PIP and Carers Allowance for my autistic son who I help look after.
Now as I say, I've never had a Fit note, because I've never been asked before, but obviously now I'm quite worried as there's no way I could physically handle work, mornings are a nightmare where it takes a good couple of hours to get my lungs to function properly etc etc.
I was wondering please if you could give me some advice as to what to do next.
Do I go and see my GP and ask him for a Fit note ?, or do I need to contact the Consultants who deal with my medical issues ?.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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8 hours 32 minutes ago #313757 by David
Replied by David on topic Advice on Fit Note request, please
Hi rocco1504

You may be able to ignore the Fit Note request from UC depending on what is known as your Conditionality group. Can you confirm if you receive the Carer's element on your UC claim due to caring for your son?

David

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