When applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), claimants are only required to submit medical evidence that they already possess, such as copies of clinic letters or other relevant documents. They are not instructed to contact their GP or another healthcare professional to obtain new evidence specifically for their claim. Additionally, there is no mandatory requirement for a GP or other health professional to provide a written statement on the PIP claim form itself.
If a patient contacts your practice requesting a medical report or access to their records for a PIP claim, you may charge a reasonable fee for this service. This could include:
It is important to inform patients of any applicable fees in advance and ensure they understand that they are not obliged to obtain additional medical evidence for their claim.
In some cases, the PIP Assessment Provider (e.g., Capita or Independent Assessment Services) may request a factual report from a GP or another healthcare professional to assist in the PIP assessment process. If you receive such a request:
This distinction ensures that GPs are fairly compensated for non-NHS work while fulfilling their professional duty to support patients undergoing PIP assessments. If you have concerns about a request, please contact the LMC for further guidance.
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