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The Social Security (Medical Evidence) Regulations 1976

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. 1.Citation, commencement and interpretation

  3. 2.Evidence of incapacity for work and confinement

  4. 3.Amendment of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1975

  5. 4.Transitional provisions and revocation

  6. 5.Self-certificate for first 7 days of a spell of incapacity for work

  7. Signature

    1. SCHEDULE 1

      1. PART I RULES

        1. 1.In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires— “claimant” means...

        2. 2.The doctor's statement shall be in the form set out...

        3. 3.Where the claimant— (a) is on the list of a...

        4. 4.In any other case, the doctor's statement shall be either...

        5. 5.Every doctor's statement shall be completed in ink or other...

        6. 6.Subject to rules 7 and 8 below, the diagnosis of...

        7. 7.Where, in the doctor's opinion, a disclosure to the claimant...

        8. 8.In the case of an initial examination by a doctor...

        9. 9.A doctor's statement must be given on a date not...

        10. 10.Where, in the doctor's opinion, the claimant will become fit...

        11. 11.Subject to rules 12 and 13 below, the doctor's statement...

        12. 12.The period specified shall begin on the date of the...

        13. 13.Where

        14. 14.The Notes set out in Part III of this Schedule...

        15. 15.A doctor may, having regard to the circumstances of the...

      2. PART II FORM OF DOCTOR'S STATEMENT

      3. PART III THE NOTES

    2. SCHEDULE 1A

      1. PART I rules

        1. 1.In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires— “claimant” means...

        2. 2.Where a doctor advises a claimant to refrain from work...

        3. 3.The special statement shall be completed in the manner described...

        4. 4.Subject to rules 5 and 6 below, the diagnosis of...

        5. 5.Where, in the doctor’s opinion, a disclosure to the claimant...

        6. 6.In a case of a disorder stated by the claimant...

        7. 7.Part B of the special statement must only be given...

      2. PART II form of special statement

    3. SCHEDULE 1B

      1. PART I Rules

        1. 1.In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires— “claimant” means...

        2. 2.Where the Secretary of State has requested that the claimant...

        3. 3.The personal capability assessment statement shall be completed in accordance...

        4. 4.Subject to rule 5 below, the diagnosis of—

        5. 5.Where, in the doctor’s opinion, a disclosure to the claimant...

        6. 6.The notes set out in Part III of this Schedule...

      2. PART II

      3. PART III The Notes

        1. 1.After the words on the doctor’s statement “you should refrain...

        2. 2.The “remarks” box should be used to provide additional information;...

        3. 3.The “remarks” box should also be used to state whether...

        4. 4.This form of doctor’s statement should not be used where...

    4. SCHEDULE 2

      1. PART I rules

        1. 1.In these rules any reference to a woman is a...

        2. 2.A maternity certificate shall be given by a doctor or...

        3. 3.The maternity certificate shall be on a form provided by...

        4. 4.Every maternity certificate shall be completed in ink or other...

        5. 5.After a maternity certificate has been given, no further maternity...

      2. PART II FORM OF CERTIFICATE

  9. Explanatory Note

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