esa

rangers kg wrote: Hi I am on the work-related activity group they sent me on a work programme I sent them a sick note from my doctor for 13 weeks then they phoned me and said in I did not turn up for the work programme they wood tell the benefits and they wood stop my benefit sick note or not how can they over rule your doctor THANKS RANGERSKG

I am afraid that as you are in the WRAG you are already classed as having Limited Capability for Work and as such a Fit Note (which certifies LCW), will have no effect on the requirement for you to attend meetings and to participate in Work Related Activity.

If you do not attend then the Work Programme Provider will notify the DWP and I would expect your ESA to be sanctioned, a sanction will remain in place until you satisfy the requirement.

There is a guide to ESA Sanctions and how to avoid them in the Members Area. See

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa1

Gordon