No sick note for ESA WRAG

flight747

Is that true if appeal for ESA WRAG at the tribunal is successful and will no longer need a doctor fit note ? And What about holiday, are it allow to go on holiday for 2 weeks ?

Cpt.Scarlet

You need to continue to supply Fit Notes until the DWP acknowledge the Tribunal Decision.

You can go on holiday but you need to inform the DWP. You only get 7 days notice of a WFI and a failure to attend can lead to sanctions on your benefit.

flight747

If The Tribunal Decision is AWARD ALLOWED on ESA WRAG, does it mean no need to get doctor fit note ? As I heard placed into WRAG do need supply Fit Notes but the Supoort Group don't need Fit Notes ?

Can I ask DWP to put me on support group instead cos I think ATOS decision on WRAG is wrong because my doctor say I still unfit for work and shouldn't be on WRAG.

broad-sword_2

Once you are in the WRAG or SG you do not need fit notes. When you are re-assessed, if you fail and appeal, you will need one then.

broad-sword_2

Addendum to your second question re the Support Group. You can appeal against being placed in the WRAG, but word from the wise, you'll likely need more than just a generalised opinion from your GP (no disrespect to him of course). You need specifics of why you qualify for SG criteria.

flight747

What do u mean re-assessment ? DWP cannot do this once you won the Tribunal hearing ? Why have to go through all over again with too much hassle from DWP/ATOS.

flight747

broad-sword wrote: »

You can appeal against being placed in the WRAG,

If I do that, mean they need provide Fit Note again while appeal for SG! Am I correct ?

broad-sword_2

Calm down, please. Now, to answer both questions. You are placed in WRAG or SG for up to 3 years, after that it is re-assessment - ESA is not a lifetime award.

If you are in the WRAG and appeal for SG you do not need sick notes as you are still in the WRAG (apologies if the appeal bit was misleading)

flight747

OK, How to appeal SG while on the WRAG (ask the jobcentre for GL24 form) or will the jobcentre advisor might think I shouldnt place in the WRAG ? As My disability is for lifetime say my GP doctor as he provide me sick notes 10 times while on appeal.

broad-sword_2

Ask for a GL24. Jobcentre staff have nothing to do with the ESA decision making process (let's make that clear!). Sick notes are not enough - if you are basing the appeal on your GP's opinion, then they will need to be specific, eg how far can you reliably and repeatedly mobilise (if this is appropriate). Have your tried CAB or Welfare Rights as they are involved in these kind of appeals everyday?

flight747

Both CAB and welfare rights and my GP and social services say I should be on ESA SG lifetime because of my 100% disability affect in every days life and cannot work (danger awareness) .