Regulation 6 First instance decisions

in paragraph (9), after “on the ground of ill-health” insert “or infirmity of mind or body”; and

after paragraph (9), insert the following new paragraph—

“(9A)

The independent registered medical practitioner must be in a position to certify, and must include in his certification a statement, that—

(a)

he has not previously advised, or given an opinion on, or otherwise been involved in the particular case for which the certificate has been requested; and

(b)

he is not acting, and has not at any time acted, as the representative of the member, the Scheme employer or any other party in relation to the same case.”.