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Pip evidence

Hi All
I am after info on medical evidence for my pip tribunal,
I have written a letter stating why i think my decision was incorrect and what i think i should have scored, my GP has read it and wrote a letter stating that he strongly agrees with me and put a couple of pointers in there about my bladder and bowel incontinence,
As I have had my condition since 7 days old and now 30year I havnt seen a specialist for some years now as there is not much more they can do for me, so in respect of evidence I dont have statement from specialist only from my GP.
I am thinking of writing to my GP for my medical records from years ago and picking key pointers out that show my drop foot, muscle waste, bladder and bowel problems so it all backs up what i have stated in my "how your visibility effects you" form.
I was just wondering if there is any point in doing this as it is spanning over 29 years, if not what else could i use?
If it is a good idea to sift through 29 years of evidence how do i ask my GP for my medical records?
Thanks
I am after info on medical evidence for my pip tribunal,
I have written a letter stating why i think my decision was incorrect and what i think i should have scored, my GP has read it and wrote a letter stating that he strongly agrees with me and put a couple of pointers in there about my bladder and bowel incontinence,
As I have had my condition since 7 days old and now 30year I havnt seen a specialist for some years now as there is not much more they can do for me, so in respect of evidence I dont have statement from specialist only from my GP.
I am thinking of writing to my GP for my medical records from years ago and picking key pointers out that show my drop foot, muscle waste, bladder and bowel problems so it all backs up what i have stated in my "how your visibility effects you" form.
I was just wondering if there is any point in doing this as it is spanning over 29 years, if not what else could i use?
If it is a good idea to sift through 29 years of evidence how do i ask my GP for my medical records?
Thanks
Replies
But thank you for your advice @poppy123456 and the link you have put on someone else's post "pip assessment guide part 2" is brilliant.
Thank you
I hope you get the result you want and keep up the fight
I would look at your medical records where medication was dispensed and also the troubles you have had. The notes should show this. In layman's terms, if you haven't seen your doctor much over the past few years, you may find it difficult to prove that your illness affects your daily life when it comes to the descriptors. It sounds harsh I know only too well.
If you can, discuss this with your gp. Any records held by them will help but only to a certain point. Yes, you may be able to prove you have an illness but it will in no way go to supporting an application for PIP. You have to show that you cannot complete the descriptors 50% along with the other stipulations,
I know how you must feel right now, many of those with a 10 year award will be in the very same position, specialists can't do anymore so they discharge you. Over the years and until you need help,the gp tends to be the only person who can support you.
Your gp should be able to help but that will be limited, he or she can't say how you live from day to day. Maybe people who know you can help by writing a supportive letter?
Either way from what you have said, you may have an uphill battle against the DWP . I cant advise you...... I am not qualified to do so. But I would, at the very least, get some advice from a qualified benefits advisor, in person.
I wish you well and hope that you're ok. Be strong xxx
@ShaunH - you're right - if a doctor has diagnosed incontinence then that's beyond dispute.
Unfortunately it's the second bit that is incorrect - a diagnosis is simply that and it will rarely (in my experience) 'back up what you say about using aids.'
You'll have to tell them that yourself, and give examples.
Best read the activities/ descriptors first (as others have said) so you know what it's about...
Thanks