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Bryando
Bryando Posts: 1,464 Forumite
in Disability money matters
Been told today at tribunal I will have a doc call on me at home to undergo a medical.

I think she said a EMP, anybody know what that means?

Is this Doc coming from Atos?:(
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  • Richie-from-the-Boro
    Richie-from-the-Boro Posts: 6,945 Forumite
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    Bryando wrote: »
    Been told today at tribunal I will have a doc call on me at home to undergo a medical.

    I think she said a EMP, anybody know what that means?

    Is this Doc coming from Atos?:(

    - yes
    - examining medical practitioner
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  • Bryando
    Bryando Posts: 1,464 Forumite
    This somebody from Atos? Are they just GPs?
  • richard9991
    richard9991 Posts: 1,618 Forumite
    Bryando wrote: »
    This somebody from Atos? Are they just GPs?
    they work for atos many are also gps
  • Bryando
    Bryando Posts: 1,464 Forumite
    Well what a joy I will have no doubt,going by Atos track record!
  • rogerblack
    rogerblack Posts: 9,446 Forumite
    Bryando wrote: »
    Well what a joy I will have no doubt,going by Atos track record!

    The interview I had at home for DLA by a EMP employed through ATOS for the tribunal was done competently, and the report was as accurate as one could reasonably expect.
  • Bryando
    Bryando Posts: 1,464 Forumite
    This report will be based on what I say? So basically it falls down to does the good Doc believe me or not?
  • rogerblack
    rogerblack Posts: 9,446 Forumite
    Bryando wrote: »
    This report will be based on what I say? So basically it falls down to does the good Doc believe me or not?

    Unless you have visible symptoms - yes.
  • Bryando
    Bryando Posts: 1,464 Forumite
    edited 8 April 2013 at 8:26PM
    rogerblack wrote: »
    Unless you have visible symptoms - yes.


    So goes against what the govt are saying re clamping down on benefit cheats. I could say anything and this Doc will not have a clue what my Psychiatrist has said. Mental!
  • KxMx
    KxMx Posts: 11,221 Forumite
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    Bryando wrote: »
    This somebody from Atos? Are they just GPs?

    Could also be a Nurse or Physiotherapist.

    I had a Nurse last week and I agree it does come down to whether they believe you or not and whether they wish to disregard any supporting evidence you may have (consultant reports etc).
  • skintmacflint
    skintmacflint Posts: 1,083 Forumite
    KxMx wrote: »
    Could also be a Nurse or Physiotherapist.

    I had a Nurse last week and I agree it does come down to whether they believe you or not and whether they wish to disregard any supporting evidence you may have (consultant reports etc).

    Think this is for a DLA claim? Do they use nurses and physiotherapists to carry out home DLA medicals ?.
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