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The Social Security (Medical Evidence) Regulations 1976

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  2. Introductory Text

    3. 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. 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 is on the list of a doctor...

        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

        1. The following notes shall accompany the form of doctor's statement...

        2. On the doctor's statement:— (1) After the words “you should...

    2. SCHEDULE 2

      1. PART I RULES

        1. 1.In these rules “claimant” means the woman in respect of...

        2. 2.Certificates of expected confinement or confinement shall be given by...

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

        4. 4.Every certificate of expected confinement or confinement shall be completed...

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

      2. PART II FORMS OF CERTIFICATE

  8. Explanatory Note

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