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3 years 5 months ago #253310 by Skyfall
Should I wait for usual Gp to complete DWP form? was created by Skyfall
I am applying as appointee for my 16 year old son as he transfers from DLA (currently highest rate and mobility) to PIP. I had an out of the blue phonemail from a nurse saying she was completing the medical form -the call was only about 15 minutes and I was walking the dog so not easy to concentrate. now GP practice have phoned and say DWP request a GP report, he wants a phone appointment first. My son is seen by a paediatrician every 4 months, he has M.E /Chronic Fatigue syndrome and is housebound so haven't seen GP for at least two years. GP on annual leave for 2 weeks, he does know my son's history well but I've read the report should be completed in 5 days... should I ask for another GP to complete so it's on time please? Many thanks
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3 years 5 months ago #253314 by BIS
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Hi Hero7
Only you can decide what is best, but I think it is good that the GP wants a phone appointment first, because it shows that they want to fill out the form in the best way they can. Before the call make a bulleted list of anything you want the GP to comment on. As you son is housebound make sure the GP includes that, and the reasons why. You can always change your mind during the call if you feel that this is not the best person to fill it out.
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Only you can decide what is best, but I think it is good that the GP wants a phone appointment first, because it shows that they want to fill out the form in the best way they can. Before the call make a bulleted list of anything you want the GP to comment on. As you son is housebound make sure the GP includes that, and the reasons why. You can always change your mind during the call if you feel that this is not the best person to fill it out.
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3 years 5 months ago #253393 by Skyfall
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Thank you very much,BIS,
That's a really good plan, I will definitely write a list of bullet points and explain exactly why my son is housebound.Hopefully the GP will be supportive.
Many thanks,
Hero 7
That's a really good plan, I will definitely write a list of bullet points and explain exactly why my son is housebound.Hopefully the GP will be supportive.
Many thanks,
Hero 7
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