Surrey Seagull
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When I asked for an appeal (that's a story in itself), I asked the DWP why they haven't got in contact with either my doctor or healthcare professional. The reply knocked me back a bit "can't you do it?" I said that if I get a letter from my healthcare professional then it'll cost me £30. The DWP lady suggested I get a letter from my doctor instead, I then told her it'd still cost £30 as it's the same practice. I forked out for the letter as I felt it would help.Fortunately my medical letters proved that I was telling the truth and they had no case for me lying. All I said was "Well, I've got two extremely long, powerful, detailed letters here. I had an accident at work - I don't want to sue them because they did nothing wrong and they're lovely people but I'm a danger to myself at the moment. While I'm having hospital tests for serious illnesses I have no source of income."
To not even bother getting in contact with my doctor annoys me no end. To me it feels like they're accusing everybody of lying, including my NHS doctor and nurse.