Guidance
This page includes links to:
- an outline of the role of Atos Healthcare and the advice they can offer to clinicians
- desk aids and other guidance.
ESA113 (interactive)
You can complete this version of form ESA113 on your PC and print it.
- ESA113 (interactive) (114KB)
- Guidance notes for ESA113 (interactive) (24KB)
Desk aids
Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance
Personal Independence Payment Factual Report
Guidance
A short guide to the benefit system for General Practitioners
The fit note (Med 3) and health and work advice
Information for healthcare professionals who care for and advise patients of working age, including guides on the fit note for healthcare professionals, patients and employers.
Maternity Certificate form MAT B1 – Guidance on completion
- Maternity Certificate form MAT B1 – Guidance on completion (277KB)

Guidance for doctors and registered midwives who issue form MAT B1
DWP Medical (factual) Reports – A Guide to Completion
- DWP Medical (factual) Reports – A Guide to Completion (185KB)

Guidance for healthcare professionals on completion of medical (factual) reports for the Department.
Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance
- A to Z of medical conditions – evidence-based guidance for DLA/AA 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.
Health and Work Handbook
- Health and Work Handbook (143KB)
A handbook for primary care and occupational health teams who care for and advise patients of working age.
