Housing/Benefits Letters

Introduction

We recognise that there is a severe housing shortage in Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs. To many of our patients, this is a cause of frustration, stress, and in many cases, poor health. 

Albion Health Centre is committed to supporting our patients. All requests for letters for benefits, council or any other third parties, we will only complete with a formal request from the third party. Please note all requests from the third party will require the patients formal consent.

We will only complete factual responses. We are not allowed to give an opinion. If in doubt we will refuse to complete the request and may issue a copy of medical records instead with your consent.

Be aware we charge for any third party requests, and these can take up to 28 days.

Housing Applications

We do not provide letters for housing, so please do not request these. Whilst we appreciate that housing problems can be stressful, this is a matter for the council housing office.

If the council requires additional medical information, they will send a specific form to the GP surgery. You will need to provide your written consent for this.

If you are intending to apply for a council home for health reasons, you do not need a Doctors letter.

The Council will write, in confidence, to your doctor if further information is required.

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PIP and Benefit Claim Support Letters

The DWP will usually contact your GP or healthcare professional to obtain medical evidence when you submit a PIP or ESA claim, the information is then sent to the DWP as part of your claim process. 

We are therefore unable to provide additional letters of supports as the information we provide, will normally be included in the report requested by the DWP. We therefore regret that we cannot provide additional letters of support. However you may request your medical records if you feel this may help your case.

If you wish a copy of your medical records, please contact the practice who will advise you accordingly.

There is no charge for a copy of your records.