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14 years 5 hours ago #65028 by Doris
Fantastic supporting letter from GP, but ......... was created by Doris
I collected the supporting letter from my GP on Monday which is incredibly supportive. But the spelling & grammar are really dire (far worse then mine). I had a couple of corrections made, but it's still very poorly written and I don't think going back to the practice a second time would enhance my relationship with the surgery 
Is this something the DM and Tribunal members are used to, or would it be viewed suspiciously? (has as happened to me in the past)

Is this something the DM and Tribunal members are used to, or would it be viewed suspiciously? (has as happened to me in the past)
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14 years 4 hours ago #65032 by Libra45
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Hi
I think that they're probably used to it sadly. I detest bad spelling, and it usually jumps off the page (or screen!) I do make mistakes however, but that is due to 'fibro fog'!
I would also say that the fault is probably the typist's spelling, as most GPs use a dictaphone to dictate letters for their secretary.
I think that they're probably used to it sadly. I detest bad spelling, and it usually jumps off the page (or screen!) I do make mistakes however, but that is due to 'fibro fog'!
I would also say that the fault is probably the typist's spelling, as most GPs use a dictaphone to dictate letters for their secretary.

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14 years 4 hours ago #65033 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic Re:Fantastic supporting letter from GP, but .........
Doris
I can understand your concerns, and ultimately if you think it could cause problems, you should consider going back to your GP.
However, The information can be validated, if needed, by a phone call to the surgery, so I would factor this into your decision.
Gordon
I can understand your concerns, and ultimately if you think it could cause problems, you should consider going back to your GP.
However, The information can be validated, if needed, by a phone call to the surgery, so I would factor this into your decision.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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14 years 3 hours ago #65036 by DRAGON2009
Replied by DRAGON2009 on topic Re:Fantastic supporting letter from GP, but .........
Don't hesitate to point it out to the GP if it was secretary typed. He or she won;t take it personally, and probably would prefer to furnish a correctly spelled version as it reflects better on them as a professional. Obviously where its one single insignificant or common error then I woiuldn't bother, but if its several,. get it sorted out
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14 years 2 hours ago #65049 by cdcdi1911
Replied by cdcdi1911 on topic Re:Fantastic supporting letter from GP, but .........
Could you not explain to the secretary how to use the spelling and grammar checker? 
It only requires pressing one button!
But as long as it is printed on headed letter paper I wouldn't expect it to raise any suspicions.
(Taken extra care to check my spelling.)

It only requires pressing one button!
But as long as it is printed on headed letter paper I wouldn't expect it to raise any suspicions.
(Taken extra care to check my spelling.)
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14 years 2 hours ago #65052 by originaldave
Replied by originaldave on topic Re:Fantastic supporting letter from GP, but .........
Doris wrote:
I would be very worried if there was no spelling mistakes or the grammer was correct where is your GP from ? as the name at the bottom will tell the dm all they need to know
I collected the supporting letter from my GP on Monday which is incredibly supportive. But the spelling & grammar are really dire (far worse then mine). I had a couple of corrections made, but it's still very poorly written and I don't think going back to the practice a second time would enhance my relationship with the surgery
Is this something the DM and Tribunal members are used to, or would it be viewed suspiciously? (has as happened to me in the past)
I would be very worried if there was no spelling mistakes or the grammer was correct where is your GP from ? as the name at the bottom will tell the dm all they need to know
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