DWP says fit to work -v- signed unfit by GP?

MrBrightside

Hi all, new UC claimant here on UC + PIP (low mobility). At the recommendation of my work coach I applied for limited capability for work. Just been advised that decision is I'm fit to work (I'll appeal), and so my current GP unfit note no longer applies. How can a GP state you're unfit to work but DWP override that? How is that possible? Thanks.

Kimi87

Because you are applying for DWP benefits, unfortunately the outcome of their own Work Capability Assessment process overrules anything your GP might say/do, including Fit Notes.

Catherine21

Sorry to jump on asking for a friend for a friend he applied for uc 26th June was on income based esa they say he's contrubtation based with new style esa he was meant to get a payment today stating 281 200 pound less than before he asked how much he'd be getting in uc they said 0 they said he'd get a call for new style esa on 27th August and payment 30th also his rent wasn't sanctioned for payment to landlord ? Total confusion and he wasn't asked for bank statements

Lauren29

Can you clarify what has happened? Was he due to get an ESA payment today and how much was this? How much was receiving on income based ESA? Has he spoken to someone from UC and been told that he is going to receive 0? If so he needs to get UC to give him a breakdown of how his UC has been calculated? If he has an on line claim he should be able to see a breakdown in the payments section. You say that his pay wasn't sanctioned for payment to the landlord what do you mean by this? Has UC paid the rent directly to the landlord without his permission or do you mean something else?

worried33

MrBrightside, what you doing is what you can do, reconsideration, then if thats unfavourable, afterwards appeal. Ideally try to get the help of someone like CAB or anyone else with experience of the benefit system.

I dont know what the current rules are for a case thats pending reconsideration/appeal in terms of mandated work activity.

worried33

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1053626#Comment_1053626

Catherine he needs to show you his statement, which breaks down why they have decided on a payment amount. Also to check for anything in the journal as they might be expecting something from him.

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1054058#Comment_1054058

He done a telephone claim which is what i will be doing seems some people's go smoothly and others don't I'm awaiting my migration notice still did you see thier not reducing money from next year for new claimants?not sure how true but read from canary article he's requested a statement to be sent through post

worried33

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1054109#Comment_1054109

Thats the downside of doing it by phone, you dont have as easy access to the information I guess, please keep us updated if you ok doing it.

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1054172#Comment_1054172

II'm Going to have to figure how to do by phone I'm clueless I'm still waiting for my migration