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Paper based assesment

can anyone tell me how long does a paper based assessment take they keep saying they are awaiting evidence from the GP surely the GP has a timescale for a reply
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GP's do not have a timescale to reply, many GP's are to busy to respond at all. Have you tried ringing your GP to see if they have received the request and/ or responded ?
CR
When you say paper based assessment is your claim still being decided by PIP?
If you can speak to your GP to check if they have the medical report request and that they s/he will respond, ask them to contact you if they have any queries. This is so a 'I don't know' answer can be avoided on the report.
Good luck
Maria
So have asked for a change of circumstance ?
How long does your sons current award last ?
It is always a bad idea to make assumptions of another persons disability
I have friends who have chronic heart conditions and look absolutely great.
Try to concentrate on your son's disabilities and I hope all goes well on your change of circumstances review, it has been known for some people to lose some of their benefits after doing this, it's also unusual for DWP to do the legwork as in applying for medical information from doctors etc.
I hope your claim for your son goes well for him
And that the CAB are now suggesting that in doing so you did your son no favours?
If that is the case, then I can agree with their comments yet, my reply would have been along the lines of 'well what do you expect, you get a plumber for a leak, an electrician for a blown fusebox but for a DWP claim form you are expected to DIY'