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I went to see my doctor the other day and I said to him that it would be really hard for me to go for the medical because of my severe OCD and asked if he could fax a letter to the DWP requesting a home visit. His response was that as ATOS is an independent company "to do with the government", so I wouldn't be able to have a home visit. Is this correct or was he just dismissing me?

Thanks.

I have to have a medical next week, if I don't get put in the support group and end up appealing, how long does it take to find out the result of the medical and if I do have to appeal how long does it take between finding out the result of the medical to having the appeal heard?

Thanks.

I had a home visit.

DIANE37 wrote:

I went to see my doctor the other day and I said to him that it would be really hard for me to go for the medical because of my severe OCD and asked if he could fax a letter to the DWP requesting a home visit. His response was that as ATOS is an independent company "to do with the government", so I wouldn't be able to have a home visit. Is this correct or was he just dismissing me?

Thanks.

Hi D37,

As it would seem that you are new to the forum, you may wish to read :

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With regards to your question, members have received written support from their G.P.'s in their request for a Home Medical, however ATOS do seem reluctant to carry out ESA Home Assessments, further the G.P.is not contractually obligated to give any written support to their patients.

There is a section in the ESA50 questionnaire about requesting a Home Assessment, also the DWP/ATOS may send your G.P. an ESA113, where the question is asked at question 6, see ESA113 here :

www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/esa113-interactive.pdf

bro58

DIANE37 wrote:

I have to have a medical next week, if I don't get put in the support group and end up appealing, how long does it take to find out the result of the medical and if I do have to appeal how long does it take between finding out the result of the medical to having the appeal heard?

Thanks.

Hi D37,

The answer to your questions will be in the FAQ's that I posted the link for in your other thread, "doctor" .

Please keep any associated questions to the one thread.

I will merge this thread with your other thread in a while, when you have had a chance to read this reply.

bro58

Hi Diane

My sympathies to you. I have severe OCD also and was put in the Support Group - so take heart and try not to panic.

Good luck
Francis