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The IB204 guide for medical practitioners provides authoritative advice and guidance to doctors in England, Scotland and Wales in relation to their role as certifying medical practitioners.

The handbooks are intended for approved doctors, Departmental staff and other specialists but are provided here for everyone.

The handbooks and guides cannot cover every situation or provide a full interpretation of the legislation and so should not be treated as a complete or authoritative statement of the law.

DLA/AA Medical Guidance - 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. 

DLA and AA Factual Reports - Advice to GPs completing Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance Factual Reports

IB204 A Guide for Medical Practitioners - Medical evidence for Statutory Sick Pay [SSP], Maternity Pay and Incapacity Benefit Purposes.

Incapacity benefit - PCA overview - A brief introductory description of Incapacity Benefit and the Personal Capability Assessment.

Disability Living Allowance - overview - A brief description of the benefit components, eligibility and assessment.

Providing medical advice to the Decision maker in DLA/AA: A guide for medical advisers - This guide has been produced for medical advisers who are approved by the Department for Work and Pensions' Chief Medical Adviser to provide advice to DLA and AA Decision Makers.

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - overview - A brief introduction to Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

The Incapacity Benefit Handbook for Approved Doctors [2004] -
The reference guide for doctors approved by the Secretary of State to undertake Incapacity Benefit Assessments.

The Disability Handbook - A handbook for Decision Makers on the care and mobility needs arising from a range of medical conditions.

Guidance for Examining Medical Practitioners

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