ESA appeal

Poppie68

Dogger69 wrote: »

If that is not an issue I don't know what is!

I totally get your point, but not having gas etc is not a medical emergency. The issue is the GP is refusing to give a fit note. The OP needs to speak to the surgery again and tell them she is very concerned for the mental and physical health of her friend and why , but GP's are very reluctant to do a home visit without the patients concent, and the new GP does'nt seem very forthcoming.

Jemma-T

If it were my relative or friend I'd make sure the GP came out and I can't imagine for a second my local surgery saying no. They'd have a few questions obviously. You may need to speak to more than one person but the mater needs attention.

GPs are obliged to visit their patients as it will be in their contract as will providing fit notes where they are asked to [by the patient or their representitve].

A GP has no choice in the matter unless there has been some problem in the past with violence etc and even then the local health board (or whatever you have where you live) are legally obliged to provide a full service.

HB58

Jemma-T wrote: »

GPs are obliged to visit their patients as it will be in their contract as will providing fit notes where they are asked to [by the patient or their representitve].

GPs do not have to issue 'fit notes' on demand unless they believe the patient is not fit for work.

Jemma-T

HB58 wrote: »

GPs do not have to issue 'fit notes' on demand unless they believe the patient is not fit for work.

Obviously [would have thought it was] in the main.

However a 'fit note' may also say a person is fit (or faking it) so they pretty much are contracted in law to supply on demand.