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<p>Where it is necessary for a claimant to travel to a face-to-face consultation, they are able to claim travel expenses for themselves and a companion or carer, or young children who would otherwise be left unattended.</p><p>Payments are made for public transport fares, travel by private motor vehicle and in some circumstances, where prior approval has been given by the assessment provider, taxi fares. Payments relating to other costs related to the journey such as parking, tolls or congestion charges can also be met.</p><p>The assessment providers are required to reimburse these expenses within 14 calendar days of the claim.</p> |