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ASD "Sicknote"

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Hi...very new user so please overlook any unintended faux pas. My son (19) has ASD and has struggled to hold down steady employment due to some of the attributes he displays. He has had UC interviews and they have asked for a sicknote to outline this, to stop him having to have monthly meetings showing his progress and job searches. He is willing to work but has struggled. 

Is anyone aware of where I can turn for this? I have heard that my GP may not do this?

Thank you. 

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  • I could be wrong, but it sounds to me like your son's Universal Credit work coach feels it would be in your son's interests to have a Work Capability Assessment, hence why he's been asked to provide a sick / fit note.

    Is it possible that a conversation can be had with your son's GP to explain why his UC work coach has requested a sick / fit note? 

    To my mind, the fact that your son is willing to work proves that he doesn't consider himself to be unfit to work. It's just my opinion, but it strikes me as odd that his work coach has requested he obtain a sick / fit note. 

  • in reply to Sporadic Sparkly

    A gp cannot do anything about it. I spoke to mine, I explained the situation. Everyone knows you cannot have a sick not if you are not sick and are capable of working ‘some’ jobs. That’s why they ask, because they know you cannot provide. Terrible place.

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