Some people may end up claiming ESA because of coronavirus and today, the government detailed that evidence will need to be provided to support the claim.

Once the claimant has applied, they’ll then be contacted by phone and will be told where to send said evidence.

The government details if the claimant or their child are self-isolating and cannot work because of coronavirus, they will be able to get an “isolation note” from NHS 111 if they’ve been off work for a week or more.

The claimant will not need to go to a doctor or hospital for this and if they’ve been notified by the NHS or public health authorities that they’ve come into contact with someone with coronavirus, their notification will also count as proof.

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