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ESA - confidentiality and risk

Hi from a newbie,
I have just had my WCA face to face assesment and during the interview I disclossed personal information which I thought was confidential but apparently NOT... The assesor phoned my doctor and made me an appointment to see them that day - against my wishes as she stated she had a duty of care... Im fuming as this was my decision to make..
Anyways my question is if she deemed "substantial risk" to phone my doctor am I likely to remain on ESA, I am doing permitted work at the moment 15 hours but feel I wlll unravel if I am found fit for full time work and then have to attend interviews etc. As I'm struggling with doing the 15 hours.
I cannot relax, eat or sleep at the moment and the decision isn't available until after christmas so I am going to have to try and act ok around family even though I'm rattled as hell
I cannot relax, eat or sleep at the moment and the decision isn't available until after christmas so I am going to have to try and act ok around family even though I'm rattled as hell
Thanks in advance for any replies
Replies
Firstly, there are clear circumstances in which information given in confidence has to legally be disclosed. They and you have no say in that but you may want to get advice on the point.
Secondly, the implication of the disclosure would suggest a reg 29/35 risk argument should succeed but as @poppy123456 has already said no-one on a forum can answer that without looking at the whole of your case.