Hi, my name is willbest6677! Sick Note and Work Coach

willbest6677
willbest6677 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited September 2023 in Benefits and income
I have a sick note for depression the doctor said it means i do not need to see my work coach but the coach says i must attend. He has also said i have to attend a specialist place to help me look for work is this correct in law or can i appeal it and how? thanks

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  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,717 Championing
    Hi @willbest6677, I'm sorry to hear there's some conflict between what your GP says and what your work coach says.

    Can I ask, are you in the work-related activity group of ESA or is this about something else? Just so I know for certain what part of the benefits system we are talking about.
  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    Unfortunately, your Work Coach is correct. A fit note does not stop work-related activities even if your GP has signed the note ‘unfit for work’. You must attend whatever course you have been referred to until a decision has been made on a Work Capability Assessment that you will get referred for. If you do not comply, you may be sanctioned.

    You will be referred after 29 days for a WCA, you will receive a form in the post to fill out and send back.

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