I have been on ESA for a couple of years now just sent off this years form and my doctor has just phoned and asked me to go in for an appointment as the DWP have asked her to fill in a medical report, why would they do this, they have not done this before, and it has got me more worried now.
There is no telling why one assessor decides to contact a GP for further information when another does not. At least this gives your GP the chance to speak on your behalf and might help to prevent you from having to endure a face2face assessment.
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