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ESA fit note problem
sheilamoose
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A fit note for 6 months dated 9 September was sent to Jobcentre plus. A ESA50 was sent to be filled in a month later, and returned within 2 days.
A letter has just been received saying that 'fit note expires on 8 December' (it was for SIX months, not three).
Phoned JSP, they say sick note can only be for 3 months.
GP is refusing to issue another as he has already issued one for 6 months, and it is a condition suffered from birth he could write a note out for any length of time, up to indefinitely.
JSP say they are stopping benefit if they do not receive another fit note (even though they have a valid one).
What do I do?
A letter has just been received saying that 'fit note expires on 8 December' (it was for SIX months, not three).
Phoned JSP, they say sick note can only be for 3 months.
GP is refusing to issue another as he has already issued one for 6 months, and it is a condition suffered from birth he could write a note out for any length of time, up to indefinitely.
JSP say they are stopping benefit if they do not receive another fit note (even though they have a valid one).
What do I do?
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In the first six months of the claim, the fit note can cover a maximum of three months. Ask your GP to refer to their guidance notes, this will be confirmed in there.0
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