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8 years 11 months ago #158093 by Natalie

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So I was awarded PIP last year on a renewal, very shortly afterwards (around a month) I was told I needed to reapply, which turned out to be an administrative error.

However, my employer has now received a form to complete about my disabilities and the support I need in work.

Is this a new tactic? Have others experienced the same.

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8 years 11 months ago - 8 years 11 months ago #158112 by slugsta

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Hi Natalie,

I have merged your query with the previous topic about your PIP. It helps us enormously when everything relating to the same claim is kept in one place - and I hope you will find it useful too

This is the first time I have heard of ATOS contacting a claimant's employer for information - and I do not believe they have the authority to do so. I am sure Gordon will comment about this in due course.

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8 years 11 months ago #158122 by Natalie

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It wasnt from ATOS, it was directly from DWP.

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8 years 11 months ago #158124 by Gordon

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Natalie wrote: It wasnt from ATOS, it was directly from DWP.

I can't think of any reason why the DWP would contact your employer in regard to your PIP claim, especially after having made a Decision to award.

I would ask your HR department what it is about.

Gordon

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8 years 11 months ago #158126 by Natalie

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Its a small office, and my boss showed me the letter. It was a number of questions;

how long have I worked there
What hours do I work
do I work with others or work alone
what support do others give me to carry out my role
do they know of my disabilities
What aids and adaptations do I use to carry out my role
Do I need to stand for long periods
How far do I have to walk a day

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8 years 11 months ago #158159 by Gordon

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Natalie wrote: Its a small office, and my boss showed me the letter. It was a number of questions;

how long have I worked there
What hours do I work
do I work with others or work alone
what support do others give me to carry out my role
do they know of my disabilities
What aids and adaptations do I use to carry out my role
Do I need to stand for long periods
How far do I have to walk a day

Were the DWP aware that you are working when you made you claim for PIP? It's not a requirement for the claimant to tell them, but the letter suggest that they are investigating how you manage at work with your stated limitations.

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