Pip do they request medical information

jameswhite02
Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
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?
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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 etc0 -
It’s very rare, it’s your responsibility to provide whatever evidence you believe will be helpful to your application.0
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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.
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Hello,My GP said that the Assessor asked the GP to fill in a form. What is this form? Thanks0
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It’s a form DWP sometimes send to GPS to gather more information about your health conditions.0
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