Additional Medical Evidence?

Hi

I have recently got a new letter regarding my mental health issues, as opposed to my physical ones. I am still waiting to hear from Atos about whether a face 2 face assessment will be needed or whether they will simply assess me like last time on paper evidence alone.

I am wondering if it would be worth sending a copy of this letter/assessment off to Atos. Although my main problems are physical, I also suffer from depression/anxiety, which I did make clear on my ESA50 form and gave examples of. This letter just seems to confirm this, would it be worthwhile. I have to be honest, it is not a great letter but is it better than nothing?

madcatwoman wrote: Hi

I have recently got a new letter regarding my mental health issues, as opposed to my physical ones. I am still waiting to hear from Atos about whether a face 2 face assessment will be needed or whether they will simply assess me like last time on paper evidence alone.

I am wondering if it would be worth sending a copy of this letter/assessment off to Atos. Although my main problems are physical, I also suffer from depression/anxiety, which I did make clear on my ESA50 form and gave examples of. This letter just seems to confirm this, would it be worthwhile. I have to be honest, it is not a great letter but is it better than nothing?

Hi mcw,

Any additional supportive evidence should help.

It will certainly do no harm to post copies to ATOS, and FAO The ESA Decision Maker, at the address of the DWP Benefits Office that is dealing with your ESA.

Don't forget to put your Name, NINO and DOB at the head of any extra pages.

It may also be worthwhile putting in a covering letter stating that you wish this fresh evidence to be taken into account along with the ESA50 and any other evidence that you have already provided.

Sending Documents to the DWP or ATOS

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