Asked to provide fit note while moving from esa

kittytori103

I've been on ESA for years (before that it was incapacity), it is a joint claim with my husband.

We recently begun the process to migrate to universal credit. Was told I wouldn't need fit note. Today they are suddenly demanding a fit note, telling me it's because I've never had an assessment.

I have had assessments under ESA and thought this would just copy over to UC?

I've read somewhere about putting something about regulation 19 on my journal but I dont know what to say or even if thats the best thing to do.

Any advice is welcome

VictorB

I think it will be an error on their system between UC & ESA .

I recently had the same issue .

I put a note on my Journal to the work coach at my local Job centre .

I put regarding UC requesting me to get a a Fit Note.

Is this an error on your side ?

Regulation 19 of the UC (Transitional Regulations 2014)

States the claimant migrating from Esa Support Group to Universal Credit

Should transfer automatically without requiring a new Work Capability Assessmentor or Fit Note .

I do not need to provide a Fit Note i am migrating from my Legacy Benefits .

Good Luck

VicB

VictorB

Oops should say Assessment lol! 😂

VicB