PIP claim advice

Hi there,

I wonder if you could advise me on getting some evidence from my GP, I'm seeing her tomorrow.

She is very good and will write a bit more than the average GP I would say and she usually asks me what sort of things do I need her to comment on and we discuss this and she forms a letter based on that.

So I'm not sure what kind of things would be good to cover given it's the PIP. I'm not sure whether she would go into the ins and outs like I have about the different descriptors but she might mention something if useful.

Obviously she can comment on my conditions. I've thought of the following that I'm going to a comment on:-

Issue of thyroid condition - difficultly in controlling the condition with the medication
Autoimmunity part of the disease - no treatment for it
Past attempts of therapy and anti- depressants that have not been effective and side effects
How long I've had the conditions

So basically to demonstrate that I've had long-term health conditions have not responded well to treatment and that I've continued to suffer will ill-health.

So that type of thing. Is there anything that you could advise me upon in terms of what to ask your GP for?

Also, after having a discussion with my endocrinologist and asked her if she would write me a letter, I was disappointed to hear her reply - that she has been advised that she would require a form from the DWP. This was after me discussing this with her and explaining that it would be helpful if she could write me a letter and so I can put this in with my claim.

She has said that if I have any problems with that to let her know and can I get hold of the forms (which I know I can't).

So I'm just wondering if it's worth me pursing a letter with her, I would have to write now as appointment not due. Bearing in mind I will get a G.P letter that probably will say more that what the endo would write, as she said that she would be only able to comment on basics about my condition.

but would it hold more clout so to speak having two letters and one from an endo consultant at the hospital or would it make no difference and the G.P letter would suffice.

thank you

angelcake wrote: Hi there,

I wonder if you could advise me on getting some evidence from my GP, I'm seeing her tomorrow.

She is very good and will write a bit more than the average GP I would say and she usually asks me what sort of things do I need her to comment on and we discuss this and she forms a letter based on that.

So I'm not sure what kind of things would be good to cover given it's the PIP. I'm not sure whether she would go into the ins and outs like I have about the different descriptors but she might mention something if useful.

Obviously she can comment on my conditions. I've thought of the following that I'm going to a comment on:-

Issue of thyroid condition - difficultly in controlling the condition with the medication
Autoimmunity part of the disease - no treatment for it
Past attempts of therapy and anti- depressants that have not been effective and side effects
How long I've had the conditions

So basically to demonstrate that I've had long-term health conditions have not responded well to treatment and that I've continued to suffer will ill-health.

So that type of thing. Is there anything that you could advise me upon in terms of what to ask your GP for?

Also, after having a discussion with my endocrinologist and asked her if she would write me a letter, I was disappointed to hear her reply - that she has been advised that she would require a form from the DWP. This was after me discussing this with her and explaining that it would be helpful if she could write me a letter and so I can put this in with my claim.

She has said that if I have any problems with that to let her know and can I get hold of the forms (which I know I can't).

So I'm just wondering if it's worth me pursing a letter with her, I would have to write now as appointment not due. Bearing in mind I will get a G.P letter that probably will say more that what the endo would write, as she said that she would be only able to comment on basics about my condition.

but would it hold more clout so to speak having two letters and one from an endo consultant at the hospital or would it make no difference and the G.P letter would suffice.

thank you

Hi ac,

It is hard to say whether two letters would be better than one.

Quality of information is more important than quantity, although a Consultant may have a better insight into the limitations caused by any specific condition that they specialise in.

At the end of the day you can't force your G.P. or Consultant to provide information that they do not wish to provide.

You G.P. will have letters from your Consultant as a result of any consultations or tests that the Consultant may have carried out

You could download and take a look at the new PIP Assessment Form that the DWP may send to your G.P.

It may give you a better idea what the DWP are looking for, information wise :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?view=top...5481&start=30#102599

bro58

Could you write a letter to your endo, phrasing it in such a way that the reply would be helpful? For instance, I wrote to my spinal consultant asking whether, on the balance of probability, he thought my condition might improve in the future. He responded in the negative and I have sent a copy of this letter in with my claim forms.

bro58 wrote:

angelcake wrote: Hi there,

I wonder if you could advise me on getting some evidence from my GP, I'm seeing her tomorrow.

She is very good and will write a bit more than the average GP I would say and she usually asks me what sort of things do I need her to comment on and we discuss this and she forms a letter based on that.

So I'm not sure what kind of things would be good to cover given it's the PIP. I'm not sure whether she would go into the ins and outs like I have about the different descriptors but she might mention something if useful.

Obviously she can comment on my conditions. I've thought of the following that I'm going to a comment on:-

Issue of thyroid condition - difficultly in controlling the condition with the medication
Autoimmunity part of the disease - no treatment for it
Past attempts of therapy and anti- depressants that have not been effective and side effects
How long I've had the conditions

So basically to demonstrate that I've had long-term health conditions have not responded well to treatment and that I've continued to suffer will ill-health.

So that type of thing. Is there anything that you could advise me upon in terms of what to ask your GP for?

Also, after having a discussion with my endocrinologist and asked her if she would write me a letter, I was disappointed to hear her reply - that she has been advised that she would require a form from the DWP. This was after me discussing this with her and explaining that it would be helpful if she could write me a letter and so I can put this in with my claim.

She has said that if I have any problems with that to let her know and can I get hold of the forms (which I know I can't).

So I'm just wondering if it's worth me pursing a letter with her, I would have to write now as appointment not due. Bearing in mind I will get a G.P letter that probably will say more that what the endo would write, as she said that she would be only able to comment on basics about my condition.

but would it hold more clout so to speak having two letters and one from an endo consultant at the hospital or would it make no difference and the G.P letter would suffice.

thank you

Hi ac,

It is hard to say whether two letters would be better than one.

Quality of information is more important than quantity, although a Consultant may have a better insight into the limitations caused by any specific condition that they specialise in.

At the end of the day you can't force your G.P. or Consultant to provide information that they do not wish to provide.

You G.P. will have letters from your Consultant as a result of any consultations or tests that the Consultant may have carried out

You could download and take a look at the new PIP Assessment Form that the DWP may send to your G.P.

It may give you a better idea what the DWP are looking for, information wise :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?view=top...5481&start=30#102599

bro58

Hi ac,

Try this link for a sample of the PIP GPFR :

Sample PIP GPFR

If it doesn't work you will have to sign up on the Pulse website and download it from there.

bro58

I believe that as moderators we have we have done all in their power to answer the original posters query but they appear to be coming back with supplementary questions.

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I believe we, as moderators have given as much information on this topic as we can.

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