Face to face assessment & to be seen by a physio

Has anyone else had to have 2 appointments - One Face to Face assessment and one to see a private Physiotherapist?

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I have not heard of anyone being asked to attend an appointment with a physio as well as a face2face assessment in relation to a DWP claim. This usually happens when claiming compensation following an accident or ill-health retirement. Are you sure the physio appointment is related to your claim (sorry, I don't mean to suggest that you don't know what you are talking about!)?

You don't say whether you are claiming ESA or PIP. There is a section explaining what to expect at the face2face assessment in each guide

ESA claims and appeals

PIP help for claimants

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Sorry for the confusion
the face to face was for ESA & the physio was for my claim for PIP Thanks so much for your help

Ah, I see, thanks for the clarification

It is very common to need assessments for both benefits. The criteria for the two are very different and only overlap in a couple of places.

Both guides have a section that explains what to expect at a face2face appointment (I won't glorify them with the name 'medical!).

Michelle Beaumont, I had my pip medical today by a physio nurse and she was really nice and the experience was so much easier and less stressful than I thought it would be. Good luck