Hi, my name is cris3851! Have a fit note from hospital

cris3851

ive just had a full hip replacement and got a fit for work note from hospital but the job centre have given me an appointment to see my work coach as im on JSA  ..Do i have to go to this appointment

poppy123456

Is it definitely JSA you’re claiming or is it Universal Credit? 

cris3851

Old style jsa income based

poppy123456

You can continue to claim JSA for up to 13 weeks as an extended period of sickness providing you haven't taken extended period of sickness within the past 12 months. If it lasts longer than this then you must claim UC and report your health condition, provided by a fit note.

See Extended period of sickness R2957 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1084812/admr2.pdf

cris3851

But do I have to go to this appointment. If I’ve supplied a fit for work note

poppy123456

I don't believe you would have to attend and WFI for those 13 weeks.

Rosie_Scope

Hope all's going well with your recovery @cris3851! Just checking in, how did you get on with this? Did you manage to find out whether you had to go to your appointment? 

cris3851

 I have to go to all appointments at the job centre as I’m on old style JSA 

poppy123456

Claiming Income Related JSA shouldn’t make any difference here. Have you provided a fit note previously in the past 12 months? If so then this could be the reason why.