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Re: The state benefits system mega-thread.
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Originally Posted by denphone
Does not the signed declaration on the claim form give then access to that?.
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I would have thought so...
In fact, in the linked article, it states
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A DWP spokesperson said: “No information will be accessed without explicit and informed consent, and to suggest otherwise would misleading. Some patients are happy to share information which is why we are able to use their information to help them claim health related benefits most quickly.
“Anything to make this an easier and quicker experience for claimants would help them, which is why we are simply exploring potential options to improve the current system.”
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As long as privacy concerns were followed, and the patient had to authorise release of the information, it seems OK.
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