GPs told to stop benefit letters
GPs in south east Wales are being advised to stop writing letters supporting benefit appeals.
Bro Taf alone in issuing guidance
Bro Taf is the only one of Wales' five local medical committees - representing NHS GPs in each part of the country - to issue guidance on how to turn down requests for help with benefits claims.
Morgannwg LMC said the number of patients asking GPs for help with benefits claims was a significant problem.
It said it had not issued specific advice - but that it was up to GPs if they wanted to write a letter for patients, and that GPs have three options: write the letter for free, do so with a charge, or refuse.
Both Dyfed Powys and Gwent LMCs said they had also not issued a letter, and that it was left to the discretion of GPs.North Wales LMC declined to comment.
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