Getting a support letter
Getting a support letter for your mental health problems and even for other health problems might be very important while dealing with legal issues. It can make a difference if your evidence will be considered in your matter.
What and when
Why
- Government officials including assessors rarely read notes.
- Important information gets easily lost in notes as circuital points are not highlighted.
- Having explicit support form specialist has more weight, that providing support evidence on its own. It prevents misleading interpretations.
- Important aspects highlighted by expert carries more weight that mentioning evidence on their own.
Where
Statements from different specialist has a different weight in personal injury claim process. Here is a list of specialist starting with being the most valued in the process:
- Privileged list
- Psychiatrist
- Clinical psychologist
- Psychologist
- General practitioner (GP)
- Social worker
- Other support personel