Supporting Evidence
Ala
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Hello,
I need advice regarding supporting evidence letter for PIP.
My GP basically told me: they do not know what to write, they have no clue about benefits, I need to tell them what is needed.
My brain is frozen solid when comes to dealing with the benefits system
Is there any advice I could read or, maybe someone would be so kind to give mi some points, how to deal with this. My supporting evidence from specialists is outdated - 2016 - 2018 - They cant help me - no cure - so I don't see them. Currently they do not accept re-referrals of patients due to Covid
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People keep thinking that a ton of supporting medical evidence is necessary but every condition affects different people in different ways at different points in time. PIP is all about how your problems affect you now, not how they might in the future. It's amazing how many people think that as soon as you get an illness or condition you qualify for disability even if there is little or no impact as yet.
TK"I'm on the wrong side of heaven and the righteous side of hell" - from Wrong side of heaven by Five Finger Death Punch. -
Thank you very much!
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Hi @Ala Welcome on board glad you have joined
They say less is more and not to send reems of evidence. The only thing I sent was a prescription list and a letter from my consultant detailing my treatment and that I am partially sighted and also a OH care needs report
Good luck hope you get it sorted -
I am my daughters appointee, and I was the only evidence of how she is affected by things. The very, very nice lady who did an unannounced, totally unexpected telephone interview for my daughters appeal( at 9.30 am on a Saturday I have to add) told me I was the best person to give evidence as I knew her the best. I'm just her mum, no medical training or anything.
That one phone call won the appeal anyway!
My point is, you don't always need a ton of evidence from doctors who don't have insight to how things are.
Hope things go well for you, don't be put off! -
catt_t said:I am my daughters appointee, and I was the only evidence of how she is affected by things. The very, very nice lady who did an unannounced, totally unexpected telephone interview for my daughters appeal( at 9.30 am on a Saturday I have to add) told me I was the best person to give evidence as I knew her the best. I'm just her mum, no medical training or anything.
That one phone call won the appeal anyway!
My point is, you don't always need a ton of evidence from doctors who don't have insight to how things are.
Hope things go well for you, don't be put off!Scope
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