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11 years 7 months ago - 11 years 7 months ago #91700 by bob
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After having a home examination last year my dla has been stopped.The person who carried this out ticked the box which said he was a Registared Medical Practioner and signed his name as doctor.On doing checks on this person i can confirm he is a doctor in Engineering,and is not aRMP.
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11 years 7 months ago #91704 by slugsta
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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I know that ATOS are using other healthcare practitioners and people who are not registered in UK for ESA assessments (I am not sure about DLA). However, if the person doesnot have any healthcare qualifications then I would feel that this is totally unacceptable.
If you are sure of your facts, you can complain to DWP and many people would involve their MP too
Complaining to DWP
Contacting your MP
If you are sure of your facts, you can complain to DWP and many people would involve their MP too
Complaining to DWP
Contacting your MP
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11 years 7 months ago #91705 by Gordon
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bob wrote:
Complaining to ATOS Healthcare
Complaining to the DWP
With regard your DLA claim, if you are considering an appeal then you should have a look at the following FAQS.
How long do I have to appeal?
How to submit an appeal
Our DLA Appeal guides are available on the following link.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaappeals
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If you believe this to be the case then you should consider making a complaint to ATOS and the DWP. SeeAfter having a home examination last year my dla has been stopped.The person who carried this out ticked the box which said he was a Registared Medical Practioner and signed his name as doctor.On doing checks on this person i can confirm he is a doctor in Engineering,and is not aRMP.
Complaining to ATOS Healthcare
Complaining to the DWP
With regard your DLA claim, if you are considering an appeal then you should have a look at the following FAQS.
How long do I have to appeal?
How to submit an appeal
Our DLA Appeal guides are available on the following link.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaappeals
Gordon
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11 years 7 months ago - 11 years 7 months ago #91707 by bob
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I know these facts are true because this person has aweb site with his Professional biography on it and a nice picture of himself.
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11 years 7 months ago #91716 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
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Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic Re:do they have to be real doctors
As no doubt you're aware, the DWP currently contract all medical assessments to ATOS Heathcare
ATOS Health Care Professionals who carry out assessments can be qualified doctors of medicine, nurses, physiotherapists or occupational therapists, but doctors of engineering absolutely not.
You need to contact ATOS at the link given by another moderator and inform them that the guy who assessed you is in fact a doctor of engineering, not a doctor of medicine.
I'd be interested in their reply !
ATOS Health Care Professionals who carry out assessments can be qualified doctors of medicine, nurses, physiotherapists or occupational therapists, but doctors of engineering absolutely not.
You need to contact ATOS at the link given by another moderator and inform them that the guy who assessed you is in fact a doctor of engineering, not a doctor of medicine.
I'd be interested in their reply !
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