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PIP - Refused evidence.
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GeorgeB
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Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. I have been unable to find anything similar on the forums. I am in the process of collating evidence for my PIP claim. I suffer severe mental health problems and am housebound. As well as my GP I contacted my main therapist and asked for relevant reports, etc. To my astonishment he refused. Apparently the centre management no longer allows patients to ask for supporting evidence. His words were, ‘It is not our job to fill in benefit forms.’ I explained that this wasn’t what I was asking, rather I needed evidence about how my condition is affecting my life. He still refused. I am stunned that, of all places, a mental health centre would have such a policy. Anyway, does anyone have any advice? Should I write on the PIP form about this? If PIP contact them directly are they then obliged to act? Clearly without his evidence I have little hope with my claim. Thanks all.
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Ask your GP to contact the mental health. I am sure they could give a letter.
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You need to ask them to support you for your your claim rather than medical evidence
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dwp wil most likely contact them any way if you loose put in MR
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Thanks, I will do that.
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Thanks, dee4848. That is exactly what I asked for, but they refused. Against the clinic’s policy.
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Your GP will do a letter for you mine has always helped. I am sure they can get all the imformation for you. Good Luck
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Thanks Linda for that
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GeorgeB said:Thanks, dee4848. That is exactly what I asked for, but they refused. Against the clinic’s policy.lindadenise said:Your GP will do a letter for you mine has always helped. I am sure they can get all the imformation for you. Good LuckGeorgeB said:Thanks, dee4848. That is exactly what I asked for, but they refused. Against the clinic’s policy....very strict then I had no problems.
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Excuse the slip of typing
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don't for get some doctors charge for letters but it will help your case
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Hi @GeorgeB, sorry to hear this- it's not something I've seen happen before! As others have said, talking to your GP and requesting medical evidence from them sounds like it would be most beneficial in this case. Do keep us updated with your application and let us know if we can be of any assistance!
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Thanks PippaScope, very kind of you. Have contacted GP and waiting on a response
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Get in touch with yur local MP, either phone or email their office. They will respond within 24hrs. Its their job to support constituents. The DWP & Assessment bodies have to declare info to them.
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