Amendment of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 20166.
(1)
The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 20169 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2)
In regulation 19(1) (claimant may be called for a medical examination to determine whether the claimant has limited capability for work), after “medical examination” insert “in person, by telephone or by video”.
(3)
In regulation 35(1) (claimant may be called for a medical examination to determine whether the claimant has limited capability for work-related activity), after “medical examination” insert “in person, by telephone or by video”.