Proof of pregnancy wanted by the council

homeisthecalm

Hello,

I went to my GP today to request evidence of pregnancy, and he said that all he could do was write a letter (£25), but it wouldn't be ready for a few days. I am only 4 weeks so I don't have any other forms, such as a book or scanning letters/copies from midwife. I haven't seen her yet. Fair enough, I thought I'll wait since I have no other options. When I went back to the council today, they say that that was unfair. I'm wondering also why my GP couldn't just write a sentence confirming the pregnancy, and then add my estimated due date?

I just feel annoyed because I finally had the ball rolling but now they won't take the application any further until I give proof of pregnancy.

One of the questions that has really been on my mind is why the council want proof of pregnancy. I ask this because yes, people lie, but the council ^won't^ provide you with a two bed unless you have a live birth, so why do they want proof if the circumstances were no different if you weren't pregnanct? I'm just interested, that's all

pmlindyloo

homeisthecalm wrote: »

Hello,

I went to my GP today to request evidence of pregnancy, and he said that all he could do was write a letter (£25), but it wouldn't be ready for a few days. I am only 4 weeks so I don't have any other forms, such as a book or scanning letters/copies from midwife. I haven't seen her yet. Fair enough, I thought I'll wait since I have no other options. When I went back to the council today, they say that that was unfair. I'm wondering also why my GP couldn't just write a sentence confirming the pregnancy, and then add my estimated due date?

I just feel annoyed because I finally had the ball rolling but now they won't take the application any further until I give proof of pregnancy.

One of the questions that has really been on my mind is why the council want proof of pregnancy. I ask this because yes, people lie, but the council ^won't^ provide you with a two bed unless you have a live birth, so why do they want proof if the circumstances were no different if you weren't pregnanct? I'm just interested, that's all

They need proof of pregnancy because this gives you a priority need as regards providing you with (temporary) accommodation when you become homeless.

You can read about priority need here.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/finding-a-place-to-live/finding-accommodation/#h-help-for-homeless-people

As regards giving you 2 bed accommodation our council gives you the 2 bed assessment rate when you are in your third semester, but I believe this may vary from council to council.

I suspect the unfair comment was made with regard to your doctor charging you £25!

homeisthecalm

Ah yes, I understand the priority need bit but I thought I already came into that band a lot anyway, considering multiple health issues and age.

Yes, the £25 charge is ridiculous. I can't believe it but it'll have to be paid. It's a pain in the bottom, I was expecting him to do it fairly sharpies given the amount I'm forking out

homeisthecalm

I don't understand how writing a letter for a homeless person is wasted time, sorry.

It's not low priority at all. I've seen examples of the letters needed and they aren't complicated, very simple wording just staying 1. Pregnancy and 2. Estimated due date with a signature

stator

Pee on a stick and send it to them in a jiffy bag

glasgowdan

My opinion - you're after a free/subsidised home I assume? £25 for a letter is the least you could contribute.

missbiggles1

homeisthecalm wrote: »

I don't understand how writing a letter for a homeless person is wasted time, sorry.

It's not low priority at all. I've seen examples of the letters needed and they aren't complicated, very simple wording just staying 1. Pregnancy and 2. Estimated due date with a signature

It's wasted time for a doctor who should be seeing patients. That's why they do it in their own time and charge for it.

homeisthecalm

Ahh, I didn't know they done it in their own time. Thank you for clearing that up

marksoton

Silly question but if you're homeless,have health issues and are at a vunerable age why are you getting pregnant?

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays

marksoton wrote: »

Silly question but if you're homeless,have health issues and are at a vunerable age why are you getting pregnant?

There's another thread by the OP - apparently it's rude to ask.

homeisthecalm

To the previous two posters - it is rude to ask. I can't see how explaining that would help you answer anything I've asked, it's just being nosey