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ce medical assessment

  • 12-03-2010 7:44am
    #1
    cakelady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    hi there, it's my first post, i'm hoping someone can shed some light! I've been on illness ben. for almost three years,with depression, and have recently applied for a ce scheme. I've been accepted for the place (a preschool) and they have been holding the place for me for the last 3 weeks while i wait for an exemption from the dept, who are sending me for a medical assessment next week. I've been told that the purpose of the assessment is to ensure that the work is of a rehabilititive nature, but i've also heard that they always refuse the exemption, only to call you back 6 months later and declare you fit for work. Has anyone had experience of this assessment? I'm taking a letter from my gp with me saying that it's her opinion that the work will be hugely beneficial to me. Is there anything else I can do?
    Thanks.


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  • #2
    mimi10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭mimi10


    Hi, I was just wondering what was the outcome of this? Were you approved for the CE Scheme? I am in the exact same position as you right now. I have been accepted for a CE position and they are holding my place (for the past 8 weeks!) while I am waiting for an exemption. I went for a medical yesterday and explained to the doctor that my own GP recommended part time work of a rehabilitative nature would be appropriate, and he has supported this in writing to the DFSA. I am extreemly anxious about the results and I would love to hear your opinion. Hopefully it was a success for you!


  • #3
    cakelady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭cakelady


    Hiya - it worked out great! I'm working away and delighted! I rang after a few days to find out if I had been approved for it, and they told me I was. I couldn't have waited for it to come in the post! I think the medical assessment was just to see if i was actually able for work, and although he said it was not up to him, I think it was really, i reckon the dept just go with the assessor's recommendation. Hope it all goes well for you, let me know what happens, best of luck!


  • #4
    mimi10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭mimi10


    Hi, great news this side too. Like you, I couldn't wait to find out and gave them a ring to see if I was approved. And I was....delighted!! I thought the depression was going to hold me back, but in fact it was a plus because I'm now ready to take on the resonsibility of a job and it will help me get my confidence back. So happy to hear that you've started, and I hope it's going well for you. I start on Monday, and can't wait! Take care of you. Mimi


  • #5
    cakelady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭cakelady


    that's brilliant news, congratulations! Hope the job is going well. I'm loving mine! My boss told me last week that I will be entitled to 2 years ce-provided I get an exemption again next year, can't see the dept going for it but you never know!


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