# Social Security Act 1975, Section 111: Reference to single doctor


(1) Notwithstanding sections 108 to 110 above, regulations may provide that the disablement questions may, with the consent of the claimant, be referred to a single medical practitioner appointed by the Secretary of State instead of to a medical board:
Provided that the period to be taken into account by any assessment made by virtue of this section shall not exceed 6 months.
(2) A decision on a reference under this section shall have effect as if it were a decision of a medical board, and accordingly shall be subject to appeal and review, and may be referred for consideration to a medical appeal tribunal.
(3) Regulations may make provision as to the procedure to be adopted where, on a reference under this section, the medical practitioner is of opinion that a final assessment can be made but that the period to be taken into account exceeds 6 months.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/14/section/111 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-act-1975/section-111
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