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PIP Review form - giving consent
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2 years 3 months ago #274317 by Perdita
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On the Review PIP form, it asks if they can have the claimant's permission to contact his/her GP, or other people, or organisations, if they want to obtain further info. The form says that the claimant does not have to agree, but if the claimant doesn't agree/give permission, that they may not have all the info they need to make a decision about the claimant's PIP.
I would prefer not to give permission, plus I feel I have provided enough info. So I am tempted to tick the 'no' box, ie not give permission.
Is it possible they may reject the claim altogether, if they feel they need more info where the claimant hasn't given permission for them to seek more info from the claimant's GP etc? Or is it just the case, that they may assess you with lack of info thus lack of points?
Is it foolish to refuse permission, do all claimants normally give it?
I would prefer not to give permission, plus I feel I have provided enough info. So I am tempted to tick the 'no' box, ie not give permission.
Is it possible they may reject the claim altogether, if they feel they need more info where the claimant hasn't given permission for them to seek more info from the claimant's GP etc? Or is it just the case, that they may assess you with lack of info thus lack of points?
Is it foolish to refuse permission, do all claimants normally give it?
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2 years 3 months ago #274323 by BIS
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Hi Perdita
You have to do what feels right for you. The fact is that they rarely contact GPs or anyone else, but they ask for permission because it's easier to have it, rather than seek it later. They won't simply reject a claim because someone refuses permission, but as they say, they won't necessarily have a clear picture. Don't assume that because you have sent in a lot of information, it is the information that the DWP wants. It doesn't always work out that way. If they don't understand something they have read - they may want to clarify the situation with one of the medical professionals.
It is not foolish to refuse permission - it is a choice. Some people do refuse permission, and many wish the DWP or assessors would talk to their GP or other professionals and give their permission. I have no idea about the breakdown of numbers which is why I say it is a personal choice. I know some people give their permission simply because they don't want it to look suspicious that they have refused. Some people refuse because they do not trust their medical professionals to give an accurate picture, and some people agree not because they want them to contact the GP but because they know it rarely happens anyway.
Sorry that probably all sounds confusing. Back to where I came in. You have to do what feels right for you.
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You have to do what feels right for you. The fact is that they rarely contact GPs or anyone else, but they ask for permission because it's easier to have it, rather than seek it later. They won't simply reject a claim because someone refuses permission, but as they say, they won't necessarily have a clear picture. Don't assume that because you have sent in a lot of information, it is the information that the DWP wants. It doesn't always work out that way. If they don't understand something they have read - they may want to clarify the situation with one of the medical professionals.
It is not foolish to refuse permission - it is a choice. Some people do refuse permission, and many wish the DWP or assessors would talk to their GP or other professionals and give their permission. I have no idea about the breakdown of numbers which is why I say it is a personal choice. I know some people give their permission simply because they don't want it to look suspicious that they have refused. Some people refuse because they do not trust their medical professionals to give an accurate picture, and some people agree not because they want them to contact the GP but because they know it rarely happens anyway.
Sorry that probably all sounds confusing. Back to where I came in. You have to do what feels right for you.
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2 years 3 months ago #274331 by Perdita
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Thank you. Tempted to go for 'no', but then one of my doctors' supporting letters offers to answer any questions that the DWP has. Do you think that means I cannot tick the 'no' to permission box anyway?
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2 years 3 months ago #274344 by denby
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As far as I can see Perdita, there is no reason why you should not just include the useful letter but still tick the 'no' box. If DWP want to take them up, they can still ask you specifically then, can't they? As I understand it DWP have to PAY GPs to answer them. This is why it's unlikely and they do it so little. You might not be aware that your GP [however loveable if they are!] is a private business, hence also some charge patients for optional letters eg to support benefit claims. You could always print off the doctor questions sheet from here and ask the helpful one to complete it and return to you. You can then check it and send it in too but only if you think it helps.
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2 years 3 months ago #274356 by BIS
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Hi Perdita
As I say, they rarely contact the doctors, but if you trust the doctor who has written you a supporting letter, you might want to give permission. Only you can make the decision.
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As I say, they rarely contact the doctors, but if you trust the doctor who has written you a supporting letter, you might want to give permission. Only you can make the decision.
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