Assessment Due within 2weeks

Akhtar64

I have been getting PIP personal care low rate for several years. when I initially applied I went to local assessment centre and the assessor was very help ful but was only awarded persona; care but not mobility. I did and still have problems walking due to shin bone pain and ankle pain both of which have got worse since then. I work in a first school as a catering unit manager for last 25 years. I have asked my GP to provide a letter listing my medical history including diagnosis and treatment details which includes Physio therapy and visits to pain management clinic. They want £30 for this service but also want to know why I want this informatio. I am reluctant to tell them the reason because I fear they will not give proper details because they do not want hassle of answering DWP queries I am told by google searches.

I drive an automatic and use a walking stick which I did not when I Inirialy applied for PIP 5 years ago Is it worth getting the GPs to write a letter or should I just download my medical notes. Should I tell the GP the reason for my request?

Holly_Scope

Hi @Akhtar64 I think gathering all the information you can to support your case is beneficial. Is it a new claim you're putting in or reporting a change?

If you've not already looked, I've attached a link to the Governments scoring guide as it might be helpful to have a look through before any assessments - PIP assessment guide part 2: the assessment criteria - GOV.UK

Akhtar64

Hi Holly

Its a renewal of excising claim which ends this month. I have to complete a reassessment form and return by end of this month. Is it better to send via recorded delivery.

Kind Regards

luvpink

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1100183#Comment_1100183

I only ever send it by obtaining proof of purchase which is free of charge.

Akhtar64

Thanks for Reply Luvpink. Please explain what you mean by proof of purchase

Lauren29

I think that they mean proof of posting.

luvpink

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1100187#Comment_1100187

You ask the post office to give you proof of postage when you post your completed form.

It proves you posted the letter and its free of charge.

luvpink