Illness Benefit - Change of Medical Condition

[TheShark]

What is the correct procedure for changing the medical condition while receiving illness benefit.
The situation is that a relative has been receiving illness benefit for a specific illness , On further investigation his GP has now diganosed a more serious condition which will prevent him from working for a prolonged period. Does the GP just change the condition on his weekly certificates or does he need to make a new claim?

 

[Welfarite]

The GP certifies the medical certificate with whatever illness he sees fit to put down. No need for new claim, although a note explaining the sitaution might help for future reviews (i.e. a prolonged illness might mean going onto Invalidity Pension down the line)

 

[Smashbox]

Great contribution there alright

The doctor needs to change the illness on the cert, thats all. No new claim is needed.

 

[TheShark]

Thats all I need to know. Thanks for the replies.