Hi. I've just completed an application for transfering DLA to PIP. On the day I posted it I recieved a Capability for Work Assessment form to be returned by 07 January 2020. I've being sick since 1998. I'm under the care of three different consultants and the GP. I don't have a positive history with the surgery so I'm not confident that the GP is the best professional to represent me fairly. Also the current GP has only known me in the last five years. I last saw him in October and as I said goodbye he said "don't come back". He said it jockingly but the relationship has been tetchy and I'm trying to avoid seeing him let alone ask for favours. Unlike the PIP form, the ESA form only ask for Details of the GP. I am worried that the GP will not be very supportive. I see two conultants for the two main medical issues. I see them three times annually and more frequent when necessary. They have know me since 2010, are supportive and may provide a support letter. I have requested a letter from one consultant and I'm waiting for his response. Is it possiblie that I can give the details of a consultant rather than the GP on the ESA form?
It is entirely up to you who you include as a medical contact on your ESA50 but don't rely on them being contacted, it is rare for Maximus to write to those listed on the form.
Gordon
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