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1 year 4 months ago #281894 by ja5m1n399
Pip Assessment - contact info from online health or care professionals was created by ja5m1n399
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I'm in the process of completing my first PiP application, after finally receiving a long awaited ADHD diagnosis.
I was referred to an online, NHS funded service for this, and as such I was assessed, diagnosed, and have been supported through a titration process by a consultant psychiatrist wholly online - through video meetings and an online portal to exchange messages.
On the form, the 'About your health or care professionals' section asks for an address and phone number as contact details. For this consultant, I have included the address which the service is listed at, and the general enquiries phone number from their website. I've also included a note in the address box that says 'our correspondence was totally online'. Would this be acceptable, or likely to cause any problems down the line? I understand in some instances people may have to list health care professionals they have not contacted for a long time and their contact details might be outdated, it's just a little confusing with this correspondence being an online one.
I do have a meeting scheduled on the 24th July with this consultant, so if any other info would be required I can ask them then.
If I could also ask, if there are any supporting documents I could ask the consultant to fill in or sign as supporting evidence, if you could point me in the right direction that would be fantastic. I already have copies of my assessment review and initial diagnosis, multiple previous referral attempts, and a timeline of therapy documents that I plan to scan in and attach after completing the form. My deadline is 27th July.
Thanks for your help!
I'm in the process of completing my first PiP application, after finally receiving a long awaited ADHD diagnosis.
I was referred to an online, NHS funded service for this, and as such I was assessed, diagnosed, and have been supported through a titration process by a consultant psychiatrist wholly online - through video meetings and an online portal to exchange messages.
On the form, the 'About your health or care professionals' section asks for an address and phone number as contact details. For this consultant, I have included the address which the service is listed at, and the general enquiries phone number from their website. I've also included a note in the address box that says 'our correspondence was totally online'. Would this be acceptable, or likely to cause any problems down the line? I understand in some instances people may have to list health care professionals they have not contacted for a long time and their contact details might be outdated, it's just a little confusing with this correspondence being an online one.
I do have a meeting scheduled on the 24th July with this consultant, so if any other info would be required I can ask them then.
If I could also ask, if there are any supporting documents I could ask the consultant to fill in or sign as supporting evidence, if you could point me in the right direction that would be fantastic. I already have copies of my assessment review and initial diagnosis, multiple previous referral attempts, and a timeline of therapy documents that I plan to scan in and attach after completing the form. My deadline is 27th July.
Thanks for your help!
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1 year 4 months ago #281898 by BIS
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Hi ja5m1n399
What you've done is the right thing to do. No, it won't cause any problems for you down the line. PIP very rarely contact any of the people that claimants list.
We only have one document that some people take along to their GPs - it's called GP notes. Do have a look at it and decide whether you want to use it for your consultant. benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
I believe that if you get on with this consultant, you're better off getting a letter confirming his diagnosis and the difficulties you have that he is aware of. Be careful because the kindest of professionals sometimes write things that are a hindrance - not a help. If you get a letter that says something that is inaccurate or could harm your case, don't send it.
BIS
What you've done is the right thing to do. No, it won't cause any problems for you down the line. PIP very rarely contact any of the people that claimants list.
We only have one document that some people take along to their GPs - it's called GP notes. Do have a look at it and decide whether you want to use it for your consultant. benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
I believe that if you get on with this consultant, you're better off getting a letter confirming his diagnosis and the difficulties you have that he is aware of. Be careful because the kindest of professionals sometimes write things that are a hindrance - not a help. If you get a letter that says something that is inaccurate or could harm your case, don't send it.
BIS
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