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Is there a time limit for a GP to respond to DWP

  • Leofwen
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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #106537 by Leofwen
Hi there

Pease can you advise; Is there a time limit for a GP to respond to DWP when asked for a report?

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Last edit: 11 years 10 months ago by slugsta.

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11 years 10 months ago #106539 by slugsta
If I remember correctly, ATOS/DWP wait for just a couple of weeks. If nothing is heard in that time, they carry on without the GP's input.

I'm sure one of the other mod's will correct me if I am wrong!

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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #106548 by Gordon
Leofwen

I think they are supposed to give them 4 weeks, but we know of cases where the DWP have only waited a couple of weeks and others where they have waited months.

It is certainly worth your speaking to your GP if there is a report outstanding.

Consistency is the key to the WP's success :)

Gordon

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11 years 10 months ago #106551 by Leofwen
Thanks mods ;)

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11 years 10 months ago #106558 by bro58
Hi L,

Whilst taking into account advice already given by Gordon and MHB, see also :

G.P.’s Completing Medical Reports for DWP

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11 years 10 months ago #106563 by slugsta
I note that the document bro linked to tells medics that they should return to completed paperwork within 5 working days! :ohmy:

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