dla contacting my gp

mama.a

Hiya


Im just wondering what's gunna happen
As iv not had to do this before. I just don't no if its a good or bad
They sent the letter got it today saying they have contacted my gp

Thank u

ineed

Hi, I'm not sure why you've received a letter but it's my understanding that DLA normally contact your GP during new claims or renewals and it's standard procedure to check information with them, although I've never personally received a letter about it. Are you currently having a renewal or have you reported a change in circumstances? That could be another reason why they've contacted your GP.

cockaleekee

ineed wrote: »

Hi, I'm not sure why you've received a letter but it's my understanding that DLA normally contact your GP during new claims or renewals and it's standard procedure to check information with them, although I've never personally received a letter about it. Are you currently having a renewal or have you reported a change in circumstances? That could be another reason why they've contacted your GP.

They don't always contact your GP, and it is standard practice to advise the claimant when they do - for the reason that it keeps them up to date/ explains why the claim is delayed.

OP, there is nothing to worry about here, your GP will receive a form asking them to confirm your condition and how it affects you. There is also space for the DWP to ask any other questions they may have. If your GP is not up to date with your condition you should make an appt to see them before they complete the form, but otherwise they should be able to pull the information from your notes.

mama.a

I got the letter telling me today ....im renewing my claim
What kind of questions do they ask if u no
Thank u for ur reply

mama.a

cockaleekee wrote: »

They don't always contact your GP, and it is standard practice to advise the claimant when they do - for the reason that it keeps them up to date/ explains why the claim is delayed.

OP, there is nothing to worry about here, your GP will receive a form asking them to confirm your condition and how it affects you. There is also space for the DWP to ask any other questions they may have. If your GP is not up to date with your condition you should make an appt to see them before they complete the form, but otherwise they should be able to pull the information from your notes.

Thank u that explains alot.....the doctor knows how my illness effects me
So how long does this all take

cockaleekee

mama.a wrote: »

Thank u that explains alot.....the doctor knows how my illness effects me
So how long does this all take

DLA reclaims are being processed in a matter of weeks at the moment - any delay will depend on how long your GP takes to complete and return the form.

ineed

cockaleekee wrote: »

They don't always contact your GP, and it is standard practice to advise the claimant when they do - for the reason that it keeps them up to date/ explains why the claim is delayed.

OP, there is nothing to worry about here, your GP will receive a form asking them to confirm your condition and how it affects you. There is also space for the DWP to ask any other questions they may have. If your GP is not up to date with your condition you should make an appt to see them before they complete the form, but otherwise they should be able to pull the information from your notes.

Ah I see, well I've never been told about the contacting via letter, although I know they do contact my doctors. Perhaps they've never contacted my GP after all just the hospital, although I thought GP would be first port of call :huh:.

mazza111

This was the stumbling block and why it took so long for my dd's DLA to be awarded. Wrote to GP twice, when GP finally answered the report was full of rubbish, I almost thought it was an ATOS report. Miss XXXXX suffered from a fractured tibia, when it was her fibula that was broken. Even though that's not what she was claiming DLA for :wall:

Sommer43

OP

On your claim form, you will have signed a consent form which gives DLA permission to contact your doctor.

This is nothing to worry about, if you've been truthful on your claim and your GP will simply back up your conditions. They will not advise what you can and cannot do, it is a professional statement based on your medical history. So, like my husband, who has a degenerative spine and arthritic knees, the doctor will confirm these diagnoses and any treatment given for the conditions.

You've got nothing to worry about if you've filled in the forms correctly and signed your consent for DLA to contact your GP surgery.

nannytone_2

ive tried twice, unsuccessfully, to have my award raised.
both times ive asked them to contact my GP for more information, and both times they havent. theyve just made a decision using the form.
it really annoys me as my |GP is very well informed regarding my condition and is only too happyy to answer any queations they may have.

i did ask her to write a report for me to send in with it, but she said that wasnt they 'way we do things'

NickyBat

nannytone wrote: »

ive tried twice, unsuccessfully, to have my award raised.
both times ive asked them to contact my GP for more information, and both times they havent. theyve just made a decision using the form.
it really annoys me as my |GP is very well informed regarding my condition and is only too happyy to answer any queations they may have.

i did ask her to write a report for me to send in with it, but she said that wasnt they 'way we do things'

Have you not asked them for a reconsideration or taken it on to appeal?