Substantial risk helps 'sick' clients pass the test for limited capability for work assessment and also for the support group(the limited capability for work related activity assessment). Some case law (and DWP guidance) has confrmed-
risks arising when going to unfamiliar locations in order to attend job interviews or the jobcentre must be considered in addition to travel to attend work;
fndings about whether family members or friends would be willing and able to accompany a claimant to reduce risks must be based on evidence not assumptions; and
evidence that a third party would be available to conduct a trial run of a journey can be a relevant factor to consider.'
Other news- sick notes- (from July 2022 edition of DWP's Touchbase magazine)- 'From 1 July nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists will be able to certify fit notes in addition to doctors. These professionals should be working within general practice or hospitals as access to the new version of the ft note is limited to these settings. '
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