Forced to look for work despite having med cert

Hi Gordon, Thanks. I read all those links you provided

This was where I read it might be a bad idea to request these docs, according to this paragraph in the BW ESA guide:

Explaining why you disagree with the decision
'As you may have been given very little information about why you have not received an award it can be difficult to explain why you disagree. You can request that the DWP send anexplanation for the decision and if you do so the deadline for the appeal will be extended by 14 days. We would not advise you to do this. The opportunities for confusion and missed deadlines are increased, the reasons given may still not be very detailed and it may make completing the appeal form more difficult unless you have detailed knowledge of benefits law.'

When I requested evidence with regard to when I previously appealed against my benefit being stopped, I was quite promptly sent the ESA85 and ESA65 only. This request using the letter template in the appeals guide would include quite a bit more, and this time I'd be appealing to the SG from WRAG.

Should I still request these before appealing, is there much risk? I would like to. In order to appeal I'd be better prepared with them, plus I get an additional 14 days added to my appeal deadline if I do which also helps.

What address do I send the request for the evidence? I can't confirm it. Is it the same address that I have to send the GL24 I printed of the gov website? i.e. the JC+ Glasgow office that sent me the decision? Perhaps a silly question I know Also is the named representative you fill details of in on the GL24 if you're using a solicitor, or can it be the person you take for support such as a family member?

Many thanks,
Stu.

If it's any consolation, to you, of the entirely psychologically supportive type, I've been out 12 times in around 13 years, because of agoraphobia.

I just wanted you to know that I know how life is, for you, due to your own.

Thanks again Gordon, I will request those documents like the E85 etc. I shall also make an apt with my GP to attain a supporting letter in the event I need it.

By the way, will this thread be locked if no posts are made for a certain time ? As I will have updates and maybe future questions and I don't want to keep making unnecessary threads. Also I keep forgetting to quote posts, as I've been used to other net forums preferring that people don't due to the how it lengthens the thread, more server load etc. Please tell me if you guys rather I did I'm also still getting used to the opening times as I have weird sleep cycles

All the best,
Stu.