Pip do they request medical information

jameswhite02

Hello

I had my pip assessment on Tuesday. With my application I supplied a letter from my psychiatrist saying I was under his care, along with perscriptions and a letter stating I have a care plan. Do they normally contact health professionals?

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

They don't often contact them but it isn't unknown for them to do so 

The onus is on the applicant to provide evidence however it is only if it is relevant and details how your condition affects you against the descriptors 

Medical professionals dint see you bathing , cooking , dressing,  toileting etc 

MarkM88

It’s very rare, it’s your responsibility to provide whatever evidence you believe will be helpful to your application. 

Alex_Alumni

Hello @jameswhite02 welcome to the community

Well done for getting through the assessment on Tuesday, that's often the hardest part. How do you feel about it all?

And if you do need a hand with anything else then let us know, we're here to support you.

Alex

jameswhite02

Hello,

My GP said that the Assessor asked the GP to fill in a form. What is this form? Thanks

calcotti

It’s a form DWP sometimes send to GPS to gather more information about your health conditions.