Reading previous IB50

Hi All
If you have in the past filled out the IB50 (as was) which went to the DWP before atos days, just had a thought, do atos take a look at previous IB50 assuming that you have been on IB for a period of time or do they only look at the current esa50.

As in my case they would see a detearation of health and conditions since I last filled in a IB50/esa50.

Or would it only be the dwp who would look back maybe at the decision making stage ?
Any thoughts
Regards, Derek.

Don't assume that DWP will look at your previous forms/files as they are unlikely to do so (even if they stil have them). I would not expect ATOS to have access to anything other than your current paperwork eiter.

Thanks MHB & Gordon
Appreciate your info, I have read through my last IB50 and can now see just how much I have declined health wise.

I am surprised that they dont read back on these forms, but as you say there not interisted on what was but what is ...
I always keep a copy for myself of any form sent to any official body/organisation so I know what I have written.

I will take your note as to treat the esa50 as a new claim and go from there.

Can you tell me if your GP is abbliged to make a medical report on my behalf even if I have to pay for it ??? I am on reasonable terms with my GP but have never put the GP to the test as yet but in the near future I will be asking for a medical report to be made available.

I intend to send the medical report with the esa50 detailing all my medical problems + do the same for DM at dwp.

Not sure if the esa50 goes from me straight to atos then they pass it to dwp is that correct ?

Sorry long post !

Regards, Derek

Yes, the ESA50 goes straight to ATOS and they pass it along to DWP when they have done their bit.

Your GP is not obliged to write a report, even if you pay. In fact, many GP's refuse to do so.