GP Refusing Letter of Support

LiaM

The vast majority of claimants have a face to face assessment, so it is nothing unusual that you have been requested to attend.

ATOS produce a medical report for the DWP based on your ESA50, any evidence attached, and the results of the assessment.

If you are hoping to avoid the assessment then you should speak to your GP first, you will need them to write a letter to ATOS explaining why you cannot attend and need a home assessment, if there letter is particularly convincing in regard your limitations, you may avoid the assessment entirely.

I do not think there is any value in you contacting the DWP at the moment, they are likely to say "because we do" in answer to your question; why?

If you are not granted a home assessment, then it is really important that you attend, as failing to do so can result in your ESA claim being closed. You should be able to move the appointment to a more reasonable time, make sure that you comment on the fact that you included restrictions on your ESA50.

Gordon

LiaM

That's the first stage down, now all you need is a Decision on which group they will place you in.

Good luck

Gordon