ATOS assessment

I have just had a call from ATOS offering me an assessmen appointment middle of next week. This is too early for me, and was offered another one a little further away, but very early in the morning. I said that neither were suitable, and was told that they would write with another appointment.

I said I wanted the interview recorded and was told that I have to supply the recording kit, not them, and to inform the centre that I would be recording the interview.

Is this correct?

Thanks,

Mike

Thanks for the info Gordon.

As it appears I have some time before ATOS get back to me I have ordered two voice activated cassette recorders, which should arrive in the next few days, giving some time to get used to them

So, as I understand it, I inform ATOS (or PIP Team?) in writing that I want to record the medical, and I turn up on the day ready to roll. At the end of the medical I give one recording to the Assessor. Should I ask for a receipt? Would they even bother listening to it?

Is there anything else I need to do, or be aware of?

Thanks,

Mike

Thanks Gordon,

I will take careful note of the "standard" questions, and even more careful note of the trick ones. Thanks to your guides I have a much better understanding of the process, and am now much more aware of the built in bias.

At the assessment are there any particular questions that I should ask, and is the assessor obliged to answer? As I am recording this farce for posterity this would perhaps be useful for other members to note down.

I am open to suggestions...

Mike

You can ask the assessor their professional background if they don't offer this information (mine told me at the beginning of the assessment). I don't think there should be any problem with telling you as this will appear on the assessment report anyway.

Other than that, I don't think there is anything of relevance to ask.