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8 years 9 months ago #163424 by Fizgog1
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When I make the phone call regarding pip1 one of the questions is, can 'they' or any organisation working for them contact my dr for information. I feel reluctant to say yes, as I want to provide the most relevant information from my health care professionals. In fact, I have already discussed with my dr an agreed letter of support. Will this go against me in anyway if I say no.
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8 years 9 months ago #163442 by Gordon
I'm not aware of any specific requirement for you to authorise the DWP to contact your health professionals, although a member was told earlier in the week that they could not make a claim if they did not.
The likelihood is that they won't contact them anyway and personally I see no advantage in withholding permission.
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Fizgog1 wrote: When I make the phone call regarding pip1 one of the questions is, can 'they' or any organisation working for them contact my dr for information. I feel reluctant to say yes, as I want to provide the most relevant information from my health care professionals. In fact, I have already discussed with my dr an agreed letter of support. Will this go against me in anyway if I say no.
I'm not aware of any specific requirement for you to authorise the DWP to contact your health professionals, although a member was told earlier in the week that they could not make a claim if they did not.
The likelihood is that they won't contact them anyway and personally I see no advantage in withholding permission.
Gordon
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8 years 9 months ago #163458 by Fizgog1
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Cheers Gordon, you're a star.
I think I have probably totally misunderstood 'contacting my doctor' to mean access to my medical records, which I would never give permission for.
I think I have probably totally misunderstood 'contacting my doctor' to mean access to my medical records, which I would never give permission for.
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8 years 9 months ago - 8 years 9 months ago #163460 by slugsta
I would not expect DWP to do anything more than ask your GP for a report. If that.
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Fizgog1 wrote: Cheers Gordon, you're a star.
I think I have probably totally misunderstood 'contacting my doctor' to mean access to my medical records, which I would never give permission for.
I would not expect DWP to do anything more than ask your GP for a report. If that.
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Last edit: 8 years 9 months ago by slugsta. Reason: tidied up quote
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8 years 9 months ago #163469 by Fizgog1
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Thanks Mrs Hurtyback, just completed pip1call, not as bad as expected. It's now the hard work begins. Will be following your guides to the letter.
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