I was asked to take my thumb splint off, to which I answered yes I can do ,so long as you take responsibility for any dislocation that might occur, she said don't bother then ! So, at the moment that seems to be all going ahead! Hi GEMMA, I was also a victim of "thats not what you wrote on the form" question. Very best of luck with it all! New style ESA maybe possible, if you've paid the correct amount of NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years. She didnt seem like she was trying to catch me out at any point or like any of the horror stories you hear. Start your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim 2. Do the PIP self test on the Benefits and Work website. You must have been given at least 7 days' written notice of the assessment date (unless you agreed to a shorter notice period). After you have applied for PIP or ESA, DWP will assess your claim. 7 points for daily living is disgusting!! How do I know if my PIP assessment went well? That's fine by me. Applied last summer for. If you do tell them they can - and will - stop it. A PIP medical assessment report by an independent healthcare professional. The point is, don't make any effort you wouldn't normally make on an ordinary day. Clients have stated that the assessors were not doing well in the assessment where they lacked the ability to do thorough assessments. I was medically retired at 51 3years ago,best thing Ive done xx. Before attending your PIP assessment, there are several things you should consider to help you prepare. Why is the sand at the beach colder than the ocean at night? If you have been through their assessment not just PIP bur ESA, their questionnaire is complicated and out to trick you. PIP decision takes about 6 weeks after a paper based assessment to get you the PIP amount that you have claimed or that you need based on what condition you are suffering from. I've been on benefits for nearly a decade now and mostly had negative experiences with the DWP, especially my first PIP application which went all the way to tribunal and was dragged out another month or two when the DWP . Do PIP assessors make a decision . On the face of itit looks like I was treated quite well compared to some stories I have heard but that was only the assessment - god knows what will happen when I get the result. I was also going through divorce, and he was too. I thought the assessor seemed lovely and thorough at the time but the report contradicts this. I'm going to fight this just for my own peace of mind. these people REALLY BOIL MY BLOOD. Thats fantastic news! 6. She said we only received my report yesterday. Even my GP Friday looked at me and said 'not quite going to plan is it!' And he noticed I was extremely stressed. Hi all. Just as a reminder keep (or take a pic with your mobile and email the pics to yourself so you always have access to them!) If you do tell them they can - and will - stop it. Anyone having to do a PIP assessment should contact their CAB. You can report your health condition when claiming and send in fit notes from your GP. Take care all.. It often causes even more anxiety which isn't going to help. I was quite surprised that the person doing mine yesterday was curteous and showed a level of sympathy but I've been around long enough to know that there are a lot of false people out there and at the end of the day she was there to do a job. I can only repeat, take your time, dont try to outthink the question, just ask yourself how would I feel doing that and how would I tackle it and how many times could I do it/how much time would it take me to recover after doing it. So I told her that her question had made me realise why I dont engage with anybody at all and why it made me feel like such a bad person that Im not grateful for the organ donation. 7. I have consultant letters to back me up and I sent loads of information beforehand. PIP assessment tips before your assessment. Thats all Im saying . I have Scleroderma, oesophaphagal disfunction (PEG fed) Fybromyalgia, Cerical Spondy.. wotsit! My daughter was with me and she was very obvious with her note taking, and asked for a few points of clarity 'to make sure her notes of the session were accurate'. 1. What percentage of PIP assessments are successful? Glad you got what you are entitled to. Once SSP ends the ESA payments will start. I have gone through each point and tried to remember what I put and made a note of it all. It means they can't just assume you can do things as it'll be clear you weren't asked. I had my assessment some weeks ago and then 8 weeks ago I received a text from the DWP saying that they were looking at my assessment and would be in touch in 4 weeks - I have heard nothing do you think I should contact them to find out what is happening. 2. Hi Gemma, if you can,explain at the begining of the call that yoy are extremely anxious about the call. I'm not used to discussing ailments with pople I dont know - and I seriously doubt she kmew a lot about my condition. Award rates for all claims (excluding withdrawn cases) between April 2013 and January 2022 show that: 42% receive an award for normal rules new claims. Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Create an account. Yes Ive heard they try catching you out which is why Im rather nervous! The horror stories are, if anything, even worse than they were in May of this year. Yes but this is Dees assessment. If you need assistance for mental health issues, please seek expert opinion and assistance immediately.The information on this page is not designed to replace a doctor or physician's independent judgment about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient nor does it represent a diagnoses or advice. Im now getting ready for this work capability appointment next Tuesday. The questionnaire wasnt complicated and out to trick you. You would need a lot of equipment, and should we give a copy free to ATOS, they should be doing that, not us. Namaste, Hi all - after my last great review getting my PIP awarded the Dr sent a letter stating I needed the higher rate mobility so I sent it - I then had to start the thing over again. We had to press for this, but eventually got it recorded. I'm starting to worry a little about what I said. He must be much cleverer than me and the professor because after 15 years with the condition, there still isn't that much known about it - perhaps he'd like to do a disertation on it? Remember during an Assessment you can ask for a break, if you feel unwell at any point. Do you often sleep on the couch as you cant do the stairs, maybe would like bannister?? First time I have done this but I know I need to reduce hours at work radically and change a few things at home to make life easier. My questions are: how likely is it that the decision maker will agree with the assessors report? I had my pip assessment at home .it didnt go well. It is due to become one integrated service from 2022. x, Good luck with assessment. And it will be at home! https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Claiming-Personal-Independence-Payment/Getting-a-PIP-decision#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20it%20takes%20the,less%20time%2C%20some%20take%20more. Think about her question, how it relates to you and not what you think the answer needs to be to score higher points. The assessor didn't like it, but I got the PIP. How long after PIP phone assessment do you get a decision? I am very pleased for you. Does anyone know if any agency collating information regarding the time PIP assessors are taking over their assessments in order to challenge what is going on? I know this is only a recommendation to the DM will just have to wait for the decision letter. A PIP decision timescale depends on the following aspects of the PIP claim process: Along with the PIP benefit, your caregiver may also be eligible for carers allowance, if your condition is severe and you need constant help and support. The COC was to let them know of several recent diagnosis, mainly of a cognitive nature. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems. Get someone to show them any adaptations that you use or would spend PIP money on. Good Luck! Registered office: 8-10 Queen Street, Seaton, Devon EX12 2NY, United Kingdom. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. Forgot your password? Sorry if this is not the correct thing to put on here but I really need to know what is happening (they are still paying the standard payment at present) thanks Jan. My medications were all shown to her and she commented on how I was on a lot of medication and very strong pain relief. Good luck ,try get the words long term across and if applies unlikely to change in the long term and all the long term meds and treatments even ones that did not work in the past ,it helps for a longer award and to try not have to go through the whole process again next year , evidence letters etc does not come into it now ,unless it is new evidence and how it affects you not confirmations of condition they are not interested about that , they will go over your forms on their computer ,you do not know wot they will ask is luck ,good luck hope it goes ok. If they called in unannounced on a bad day they would be lucky if I could summon the energy or mobility to open the door and I doubt my washing up would be done never mind hoovering and I would still be in my pjs wrapped in a blanket on the sofa. Your right. Waiting for a multi organ transplant. Do not lie or put on a show, tell it how it is. It will come in handy if you have to do a mandatory reconsideration, (looking at the claim again). Have more bad days than good how fatigue disables you eg driving is dangerous due to fatigue and brain fog so you dont leave the house. Submit your report counteracting the . You don't need permission from anyone to record anyone including PIP assessors in your own home if you don't tell them. It takes the DWP about 12 weeks to process all the evidence they have in your case, and to review everything and decide whether your claim is valid.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'psychreel_com-portrait-2','ezslot_24',171,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-portrait-2-0'); PIP back pay usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks, and most people tend to receive money about every 4 weeks or so. We explain how they assess and score your PIP claim. 5. She said well you cant be drying yourself properly then. You must be aged 16 or over and usually have not reached State Pension age to claim.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'psychreel_com-narrow-sky-1','ezslot_14',120,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-narrow-sky-1-0'); You must also have a health condition or disability where you: You usually need to have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years, and be in one of these countries when you apply. Feed yourself. If your PIP claim is rejected because you missed your assessment, you can ask the DWP to change this decision. They give you positive affirmation. It irritates the life out of me to think that the pen pusher who reconsidered my claim said he's used all the information available to him to make the decision? After your assessment The health professional will write a report and send it to the Department for Work and Pensions. If you live with a partner you claim as a couple. Difficulties with re-assessments in PIP. 2.10: Prime Factorization and the Least Common Multiple (Part 2). Her reply was well you cant be properly washing yourself each time. Typically, PIP back pay starts from the date of your claim and once the claim is accepted the DWP will pay you the money you have claimed or that you need. How long does it take for PIP decision after assessment 2022? Good luck xxx. Raynauds, Osteo shoulder and Arrithmia. 71% receive an award for normal rules DLA reassessment claims. It has impacted all areas of my life so have been encouraged to request PIP but Ive heard they decline lots of people. I received a copy of my assessment today. 1. Another benefit one may get along with the PIP or even aside from the PIP, may be the Disability Living Allowance, however, this benefit is soon ending for people aged 16 to 64, and one can keep getting DLA if one is under 16 or one was born on or before 8 April 1948 and has an existing claim.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'psychreel_com-leader-1','ezslot_6',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-leader-1-0'); Any individual can continue getting DLA until the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) invites them to apply for PIP and they also do not need to do anything until DWP writes to them about their DLA unless their circumstances change. But so many people aren't prepared for the PIP assessment - or the Work Capability Assessment for UC, either. Once your claim process has been started or when you are on the call, you may need the following details on the call:if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'psychreel_com-leader-2','ezslot_9',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-leader-2-0'); You can also get someone to help you with the starting of the PIP claim process, and for this you can also ask the DWP to add them to your call when you: Of course, this is not possible if you use text, which is why it would be ideal to use any of the other methods of communication.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'psychreel_com-leader-3','ezslot_10',114,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-leader-3-0'); You can also get someone else to do it on your behalf, should you need it, but you will still need to be with them when they call, because you may be needed for verification purposes. Scoring 4 is a joke. I got a text to say I will be being awarded with PIP earlier today .