Pip access to medical records

thejuice
thejuice Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited January 2022 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
What do the assessors or dwp have access to? My dealings with doctors and/or my prescription records from the pharmacy?

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    thejuice said:
    What do the assessors or dwp have access to? My dealings with doctors and/or my prescription records from the pharmacy?
    Normally they don't check anything themselves - it is your responsibility to provide them with copies of information that you consider relevant. They don't have direct access to any of your medical records.
  • thejuice
    thejuice Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    I have a vague recollection of ticking something which said to give permission for them to talk to my doctor? I guess that's not direct access to my records
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    thejuice said:
    I have a vague recollection of ticking something which said to give permission for them to talk to my doctor? I guess that's not direct access to my records
    No. It means they have your permission to contact your GP if they wish to (which they mostly don't).
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    In just over 8 years of claiming PIP myself and 3 reviews they have never contacted anyone for any evidence. 
    The onus is on you to prove you qualify. 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,471 Championing
    I hope that's put your mind at ease a bit @thejuice. Are you happy with the evidence you provided? 

    Welcome to the community :) 

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