The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared new guidance for people due to attend a face-to-face health assessment for benefits in Scotland, England and Wales.
The DWP and assessment providers have put a range of measures in place so that consultations can take place safely while the nation learns to live with coronavirus. While restrictions have been relaxed for some time now, precautions remain in place for people attending in-person consultations for: The DWP guidance urges claimants who are invited to attend an assessment to read the letter they will receive prior to their appointment as it will contain extra information about helping to protect themselves and others in order to reduce the risk of anyone spreading or getting Covid-19.However, DWP has issued a warning to all claimants: “Do not attend your assessment if you or anyone coming with you has symptoms of Covid-19 or has tested positive for Covid-19.”If you have tested positive, DWP urges people to contact the assessment provider straight away, using the contact details in your appointment letter where they will then be able to discuss and rearrange your assessment.The new guidance also states that if you need support at your assessment, you can bring someone with you, but children will not be allowed into the assessment.
The guidance on GOV.UK states: “Please do not bring children with you to your assessment. “If you have children and cannot make childcare arrangements, please contact the assessment provider straight away using the contact details in your appointment letter so they can discuss the best way to carry out your assessment.”DWP also suggests that you, and anyone who comes with you to your assessment, wear a suitable face covering when
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