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9 years 2 weeks ago #156193 by killbot99
Replied by killbot99 on topic "Invited" to Apply for PIP
Hi
I suppose I am more fortunate than many members, the assessment centre is only a shortish taxi ride away in the town centre so it won't cost me too much. I know Capita can refund the fares but don't you have to get their permission first? I can't face talking to them to be honest. I would rather just pay the taxi myself, they can make assumptions about that if they like
If I do manage to get the GP to fax over a letter what happens then please, will Capita contact me again to offer a new appointment or will I need to speak to them about a home visit?
Incidentally on the letter I received there was nothing about taking medication with me, I did provide a repeat prescription list with my form. I was rather surprised by this omission.
I suppose I am more fortunate than many members, the assessment centre is only a shortish taxi ride away in the town centre so it won't cost me too much. I know Capita can refund the fares but don't you have to get their permission first? I can't face talking to them to be honest. I would rather just pay the taxi myself, they can make assumptions about that if they like
If I do manage to get the GP to fax over a letter what happens then please, will Capita contact me again to offer a new appointment or will I need to speak to them about a home visit?
Incidentally on the letter I received there was nothing about taking medication with me, I did provide a repeat prescription list with my form. I was rather surprised by this omission.
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9 years 2 weeks ago #156248 by killbot99
Replied by killbot99 on topic "Invited" to Apply for PIP
Hi Gordon
I had emailed Capita on Monday asking about a home assessment, they called me this morning (even though I told them I can't speak on the phone and could they contact me via letter) and they have cancelled the appointment on 29th April and offered me a home assessment on 5th May instead which is great, so still very nervous and anxious but at least I can stay at home when I am being interrogated
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I was surprised it was as easy as that.
I had emailed Capita on Monday asking about a home assessment, they called me this morning (even though I told them I can't speak on the phone and could they contact me via letter) and they have cancelled the appointment on 29th April and offered me a home assessment on 5th May instead which is great, so still very nervous and anxious but at least I can stay at home when I am being interrogated
.I was surprised it was as easy as that.
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9 years 2 weeks ago #156266 by Gordon
Glad to hear it was sorted.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic "Invited" to Apply for PIP
madcatwoman wrote: Hi Gordon
I had emailed Capita on Monday asking about a home assessment, they called me this morning (even though I told them I can't speak on the phone and could they contact me via letter) and they have cancelled the appointment on 29th April and offered me a home assessment on 5th May instead which is great, so still very nervous and anxious but at least I can stay at home when I am being interrogated
I was surprised it was as easy as that.
Glad to hear it was sorted.
Gordon
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