Multiple Osteoarthritis - Work Capability Assessment.

Grahamlister58

Hi I am Graham Lister DOB 05.11.1958 and suffer with diagnosed Multiple Osteoarthritis in my Foot, Knees, Lumber Vertebra - causing sciatica, and Upper Ribs. I have been invited by the DWP to have a Work Capability Assessment on Friday 2nd JUly 2021 as my Doctor has deemed me unfit for work. Can you help me with any information or action plan I should follow to help me please.

helpline_team

Hi @Grahamlister58

Thank you for posting on the helpline forum. I’m sorry to learn that osteoarthritis is having such a big impact on your quality of life and that your GP has deemed you unfit for work.

We would always signpost to specialist organisations for support around Work Capability Assessments for ESA or other benefit claims. You can find out more here, including how to arrange to speak to an advisor at Citizen’s Advice if you have any questions or concerns:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/employment-and-support-allowance/help-with-your-esa-claim/esa-medical-assessment/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/contact-us/

The information above relates to England. You may need to look for similar more appropriate information if you are in one of the other nations.

You are very welcome to call us on our freephone helpline: 0800 5200 520 so you can talk things through with one of our helpline team, but we are unable to advise on claims.

I wish you well with the assessment and I hope this is helpful.

Best wishes

Mags

Helpline Team