Supported by GP

Will it make any difference?

Is this for ESA or DLA?

DLA can be awarded without a medical, and if you can supply strong evidence when you submit your claim, then it helps the decision maker to make a decision without sending you for a medical.

For ESA, you have to have a medical, but the decision maker can take into account other evidence if you provide it.

So if you can get your GP to write a report/letter supporting your claim and giving specific details, then this will be worth submitting.

Don't forget to look at the guides in the help for claimants section on how to make a good claim.

Survivor wrote:

Is this for ESA or DLA?

DLA can be awarded without a medical, and if you can supply strong evidence when you submit your claim, then it helps the decision maker to make a decision without sending you for a medical.

For ESA, you have to have a medical, but the decision maker can take into account other evidence if you provide it.

So if you can get your GP to write a report/letter supporting your claim and giving specific details, then this will be worth submitting.

Don't forget to look at the guides in the help for claimants section on how to make a good claim.

Hi,

For both really, but most importantly for ESA. I have DLA until 2012 (whether that will change now, I don't know) but I have an assessment coming up - currently on incapacity and I guess it will be for the ESA. My GP fully supports me and I've got by in the past, but I wondered if I need to ask her to be more specific on the forms?

If you're currently on incapacity benefit, then unless you're in one of the pilot areas, you won't be reassessed for ESA just yet.

I think it would be well worth a trip to your GP to discuss anything you want her to mention.

Thanks for your replies Survivor.

My assessment is due end October so I will post the outcome.

Hi Froglet, Do you attend any hospitals for out-patient apps? or have you a consultant if so they will usually do reports for you. The more supporting evidence you get the better. Best Wishes