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<p>We advise claimants not to seek additional evidence in support of their claim which
they may be charged for, such as from GPs. Where an assessment provider determines
that additional medical evidence from a GP could prove helpful they will request that
evidence from the GP directly.</p><p> </p><p>GPs are obliged through their contract
with NHS England to provide the assessment provider with medical evidence for Employment
and Support Allowance free-of-charge. For Personal Independence Payment, we pay GPs
a standard fee (currently £33.50) for completing a General Practitioner Factual Report.</p><p>
</p><p>In the Government’s response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee report
on Personal Independence Payment and Employment and Support Allowance Assessments
we set out our commitment to continue improving the customer experience for both,
including opportunities for better data sharing.</p>
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