The Corporate Medical Group provides advice to the Department for Work and Pensions on matters relating to benefits and services for its clients, particularly those who have a health condition or disability. The Corporate Medical Group is lead by the Chief Medical Adviser to the DWP.

Employment and Support Allowance – information for advisers and professionals

New medical guidance for Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance Decision Makers - Background information on the more common medical conditions in DLA/AA claims, their treatment, the likely disabling effects together with the likely impact on ability to self care and get around.

News - comprehensive information on the latest issues

DWP Guides- links to the guide for certifying medical practitioners in relation to sickness certification [IB204], overviews of IB, DLA & AA and handbooks for approved medical advisers

Information - links to useful information for certifying medical practitioners.

Requests for publications - DVDs, videos or desk aids giving information about some important issues connecting work and health.

Research - includes links to commissioned reports and evidence based papers of interest to all medical practitioners - the latest updates are published in 'hot topics'

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ] - the most common questions and official replies about certification issues

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