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11 years 7 months ago - 11 years 7 months ago #112793 by holesinmyjumper
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Hi,
I've tried to find an answer to this question in the guide & links but only find instructions on how to go about requesting that the assessment be recorded. As for the forum, I can't find a way of searching it, so I apologise if this has already been discussed somewhere.
Is requesting that an assessment be recorded advisable in most cases? I've been through the process several times over the years and the ATOS doctors I've been assessed by here in Aberdeen have actually been OK. I suffer from CFS/ME/TMJ/UARS/dental malocclusion...so I'm pretty much the exact kind of disabled person that the test was originally devised to find "fit for work".
Does assessment quality vary alot over time and by region?
Also has ATOS been putting still more pressure on its employees (I was last assessed in person four or so years ago) to distort the assessment?
My previous experience would lead me not to bother asking for a recording, as it could put the assessor in adversarial mode when they've been OK, even helpful with me before. On the other hand, if ATOS' increasingly Stalinist tactics are percolating through everywhere, I'd be inclined to request that a recording be made.
Hope you can help.
himj
I've tried to find an answer to this question in the guide & links but only find instructions on how to go about requesting that the assessment be recorded. As for the forum, I can't find a way of searching it, so I apologise if this has already been discussed somewhere.
Is requesting that an assessment be recorded advisable in most cases? I've been through the process several times over the years and the ATOS doctors I've been assessed by here in Aberdeen have actually been OK. I suffer from CFS/ME/TMJ/UARS/dental malocclusion...so I'm pretty much the exact kind of disabled person that the test was originally devised to find "fit for work".
Does assessment quality vary alot over time and by region?
Also has ATOS been putting still more pressure on its employees (I was last assessed in person four or so years ago) to distort the assessment?
My previous experience would lead me not to bother asking for a recording, as it could put the assessor in adversarial mode when they've been OK, even helpful with me before. On the other hand, if ATOS' increasingly Stalinist tactics are percolating through everywhere, I'd be inclined to request that a recording be made.
Hope you can help.
himj
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11 years 7 months ago #112798 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Recording of Assessment: is this recommended?
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It is really up to the claimant whether they want the assessment recorded, there are lots of pros and some cons.
In reverse order so to speak, whilst we do not hear from everybody who requested their assessment be recorded, I would say in the majority of cases it made no significant difference to the report that was produced, as many reported numerous problems with the final report, noting inaccuracies, opinions not based on the facts and a general failure to actually report what happened in the interview.
I'm not aware of anybody reporting the meeting as adversarial.
The pros are that the claimant has an accurate report of what was said and to a lesser extent done during the interview, this has acted as an aid when writing a Tribunal submission, several claimants have used the recording as evidence at their Tribunal.
I hope this helps you make a decision.
Gordon
It is really up to the claimant whether they want the assessment recorded, there are lots of pros and some cons.
In reverse order so to speak, whilst we do not hear from everybody who requested their assessment be recorded, I would say in the majority of cases it made no significant difference to the report that was produced, as many reported numerous problems with the final report, noting inaccuracies, opinions not based on the facts and a general failure to actually report what happened in the interview.
I'm not aware of anybody reporting the meeting as adversarial.
The pros are that the claimant has an accurate report of what was said and to a lesser extent done during the interview, this has acted as an aid when writing a Tribunal submission, several claimants have used the recording as evidence at their Tribunal.
I hope this helps you make a decision.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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