incapacity benefit, doctor!

applecore_2

I would suggest that anyone in such a situation take a recording (by audio or even better video if you can sly it!) of the medical examination/questioning just to be on the safe side so that if the report comes back you have hard evidence that that was not what was said during the course of the examination!

nephasu

please find the local MENCAP or MIND they will be able to help where so called proffesionals cant possibly understand they know what its like.

a friend of mine has a daughter who had various problems and until they got involved they had no help.
KEEP FIGHTING LUV.
:j

Morglin

Most EMP's are fine, and write honest reports.

Just be sure that you sign nothing you don't agree with (although some areas have rolled out pilot schemes so that the claimant doesn't have to sign anyway, and it's all done on a laptop).

Have someone with you.

You can always appeal the award, if the medical report does not reflect the true situation.

Lin

computerwoman

go to your GP get a letter saying he cannot attend for safety reasons and ask for a home visit...if you go to see this doctor chances are you will be doomed...:D

seven-day-weekend

I actually don' t think it's terribly helpful to the OP to tell her that the Doctors lie and that her partner's benefit will be stopped.

Surely this is pretty much the exception? Surely most claims are carried out fairly and according to procedure? The Dr can't be blamed if someone doesn't answer the questions properly, can they?

I honestly believe that if you answer the questions about your condition to show your how your condition affects your everyday life then that will be recorded accurately and decided upon accordingly. If someone is unable to speak for themselves for whatever reason then they can have someone to help them.

How is telling the OP all this negative stuff going to help them?

Morglin

computerwoman wrote: »

go to your GP get a letter saying he cannot attend for safety reasons and ask for a home visit...if you go to see this doctor chances are you will be doomed...:D

No, she won't........most EMP examinations are done in the doctors office, and many are no problem at all.:rolleyes:

They are reluctant to do home visits unless there is a valid reason.

Most EMP's are honest and truthful - a few aren't, but if they aren't then there is a complaints system through Atos Origin (who supply them).


Lin

healy

Morglin wrote: »

Most EMP's are fine, and write honest reports.

Just be sure that you sign nothing you don't agree with (although some areas have rolled out pilot schemes so that the claimant doesn't have to sign anyway, and it's all done on a laptop).

Have someone with you.

You can always appeal the award, if the medical report does not reflect the true situation.

Lin

There is nothing to sign at an IB medical. Maybe you are thinking of a DLA medical report - these used to be signed by the claimant but are no longer now.

donnalove

Morglin wrote: »

No, she won't........most EMP examinations are done in the doctors office, and many are no problem at all.:rolleyes:

They are reluctant to do home visits unless there is a valid reason.

Most EMP's are honest and truthful - a few aren't, but if they aren't then there is a complaints system through Atos Origin (who supply them).


Lin

morglin do you have an address where you can complain to?
i really do need to complain about the 1 i had, if only to stop him doing the same to others.

donnalove
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urban_spirit

donnalove wrote: »

morglin do you have an address where you can complain to?
i really do need to complain about the 1 i had, if only to stop him doing the same to others.

donnalove
xx

Did the letter you received about the medical give you the doctors details?
The company is that contracts them (on behalf of DWP) is Atos Origin - contact details are

Disability Assessment
Brian Pepper, Customer Relations
Tel: 01132 309 156
[EMAIL="brian.pepper@atoshealthcare.com"]brian.pepper@atoshealthcare.com[/EMAIL]

Website is HERE
You also need to send your complaint to the relevant benefit section, and also with your documents appealing the decision and to your MP.

urban_spirit

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

I actually don' t think it's terribly helpful to the OP to tell her that the Doctors lie and that her partner's benefit will be stopped.

Surely this is pretty much the exception? Surely most claims are carried out fairly and according to procedure? The Dr can't be blamed if someone doesn't answer the questions properly, can they?

I honestly believe that if you answer the questions about your condition to show your how your condition affects your everyday life then that will be recorded accurately and decided upon accordingly. If someone is unable to speak for themselves for whatever reason then they can have someone to help them.

How is telling the OP all this negative stuff going to help them?

Unfortunately it's not the exception, and it's not always the case that medicals are conducted fairly-or recorded honestly.