I am currently having my ESA re-assessed (although I am hoping to get back to work ASAP if I'm up to it), and I have recently put a claim in for PIP, so am expecting to have a medical in the near future.
Does anyone have any advice for getting jobcentre/assessment staff to respect your medical confidentiality?
I live with a relative whom I do not get on with and who knows very little about my medical problems. But jobcentre staff always think that because I live with a relative, they must be my carer. Last time I had a WCA the assessor tried to rearrange the assessment and insist that I bring along some non-existant carer to help me.
I appreciate that taking someone along to these appointments for moral support can be helpful, but I am rather lacking in supportive friends/family and I am very sensitive about my medical conditions.
Thanks.
