But I seem to collapse in the middle as I have no structural strength. They have not given me a date yet so still on DLA. I have had cancer, only recently been signed off remission period, I have had 2 major stomach operations after Consultants founf I was dying from the inside out, over 50cm of my intestines was removed and part of my liver. My PIP wasnt removed because of how I was dressed or turned out. I had my pip assessment at home .it didnt go well. I felt that the assessment went well, and the assessor I spoke to was lovely. Most people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be asked to attend a PIP assessment with a healthcare professional. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. My questions are: how likely is it that the decision maker will agree with the assessors report? You should certainly make sure you are thorough in what you tell the assesor and don't leave out key info, but the info you include must still be truthful. 7. Ive tried to access my How disability affects you form I completed online but it seems I cant. My husband came with me and even he remarked it wasnt as bad as he though it would be. Most PIP assessments conducted by phone - Daily Record DWP told me my DLA will finish on 3rd October and my PIP will start 4th October. I was having a bad day so was not meant to sound flippant but it was how I was feeling yesterday as I know it could make a huge difference re work for me too. Award rates for all claims (excluding withdrawn cases) between April 2013 and January 2022 show that: 42% receive an award for normal rules new claims. I think people should act as they normally do and if someone normally gets up and gets dressed then thats what they should do. Having accompanied my hubby to two physical face to face assessments which were both totally different - one where he scored zero in all areas (& subsequently went to appeal tribunal getting an enhanced daily living award) and one where the assessor actually went looking for points for him (giving him sufficient for a basic rate mobility award too). benefitsandwork.co.uk. You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement to UNiversal Credit. Your interview was scheduled for half an hour, but it was closer to 45 minutes or an hour before your conversation wrapped up. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems. To apply for the PIP claim, you can either fill out a form, phone the DWP or write a letter, depending on your circumstances.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'psychreel_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_7',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); Make sure you keep everything you need in one place and make sure you also keep together all the necessary evidence and documents that can attest to your disability or condition due to which you are not able to work. If so explain why. I have not received a message to say they have received my report so my sister called today to check they have and the confirmed the received it 17/01/22 she said no desision has been made yet but to keep checking my bank ??? Part of the scoring is can you plan and execute a journey, Try saying someone drives you as you find it difficult to drive and concentrate due to pain and brain for, Well all advice been fab but now cancelled as need to urgently see consultant same day due to lung issue so see what happens thanks all x. Goodness Deeb, I hope the lung issue is not too serious. It is impossible to get a full understanding and evaluations of any person's life, disabled or not within 20 minutes chat. Win or lose, I tried, I wish everyone luck if you are going through the same and thank you all for your support. I really have no idea how the face to face went, all I know is that it wasn't as bad as I thought, that said I;m not confident. If she asks how far, how long can you walk, think about how you feel doing that, then answer. Have to say, I was ok as had ex nurse x. Thank you xxx. PIP Phone Assessment - My Experience - She Might Be Loved Wish you all the best for it, it's a great pity when someone in such a health predicament as yours has to jump through these bl**dy hoops to get the help you so obviously need. She said well you cant be drying yourself properly then. Its done in sections so my advice to anyone else is to go with the flow of the questions. We all know its individual, all I am saying is be honest about you your situation, not what other people are telling you to say and be. I had to laugh about the part where you stated about all your ailments, you remind me of myself. I'm going to fight this just for my own peace of mind. Complete the form in pencil first, it might seem time consuming but it can cut down processing time if your information is neat and clear. They evaluate your ability to carry out specific daily living and mobility activities. Anyone having to do a PIP assessment should contact their CAB. PIP questions are concerned with how the person functions in their day to day life, and they are meant to assess the extent to which the person's condition affects them, as opposed to what their condition is. 3. Feel like I am in a war zone at the moment Mmrr but I think we have all been there at some point. We explain how they assess and score your PIP claim. I record all my assessments although mine have been in their own building not at home. If youve recently returned from living in an EEA country, you might be able to get PIP sooner. Today (18/1) called for a copy of my assessment but she said they advised not to send it as decisions are often different. He was very thorough and kind. So please dont just answer yes/no. Don't tell them you drive that will go against you unless you have an adapted car. As it's a means tested benefit, if you have savings/capital of more than 16,000 you're excluded from claiming. Well the dreaded PIP Assessment went ahead today. New style ESA maybe possible, if you've paid the correct amount of NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years. They are much more careful. Hi everyone! PIP can be very helpful to anyone that is suffering from a disability and when someone needs the extra help. Rather than being on your side some of these assessors seem to be outright looking for tricks to catch you out and turn you down so be prepared. Im only saying you should be truthful. The way the DWP see it is, if you can manually use aids to get around then you are mobile. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are This will send you regular email updates and reminders about your appeal. Sweetyb1@ - The DWP argument for PIP is to ensure the most disabled people get it, yet that wasn't the point of DLA. A string of terminations will look very bad on the resume, making it harder and harder to get a job in a chosen field (or any job). The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of October 2022, claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) were taking 16 weeks to process from point of registration to the decision being made. Savala is a website that writes about many topics of interest to you, a blog that shares knowledge and insights useful to everyone in many fields. Very best for you xx i feel its wrong we have to prove we are ill to them as they dont take notice of doctors letters. We use cookies on our website. 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. Why is the sand at the beach colder than the ocean at night? 14. Remember to add in how it affects you and your family emotionally . Forgot your password? A score is given for each answer, which is why some people refer to this document as the 'PIP test'. PIP SUPPORT will be extended for five new health conditions going forward, meaning thousands of people could become eligible for support. J1707, In the first 3 sentences in the second paragraph you do say you not me or I . 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. Do the PIP self test on the Benefits and Work website. PIP decision timescales in most cases tend to be around 12 weeks, and in most cases, unless there are rare complications in the PIP process, the person gets their PIP in about 12-13 weeks, along with back pay starting the date of their claim. If you're claiming tax credits, a claim for UC will end that claim. WCA Telephone Appointment went well. Have someone with you if you possibly can. You would need a lot of equipment, and should we give a copy free to ATOS, they should be doing that, not us. I really hope things stand to improve for your soon and you get the support you need. Kitty, I don't think that's fraudulent, if you often can't or don't get dressed or get washed because of your health condition. Why would PIP call after assessment? Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. Avoid staying out late on work nights, accept all the optional invitations to work events, and spend your time at work on job-related activities only. You didn't sound flippant! To get a comprehensive full assessment and complete physical examination, it would take 1-2 hours. MPs want to hear your experiences of applying for PIP and ESA Whatever you do, do not put any make up on, do not comb or brush your hair, leave your pyjamas on, just keep remember one thing and one thing only, THEY WANT TO STOP YOU GETTING PIP, that is what they are paid to do, I know of friends and family that have had their disability payments taken or reduced, because they walked up stairs, could lift their arms, had make up on and looked well groomed, go on line and read what the CAB say to do during a PIP interview, Good luck xxx. Then the questions were ordered to match the 4 areas above. She said well you cant be walking more than 50m then. 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. This is a thread regarding PIP, which isn't means tested. Check the rules about recording in case they've changed (I don't think they have). As long as you have submitted lots of evidence with your form hopefully you'll be ok. Good luck x. Ive still not heard back from my assessment as yet. 71% receive an award for normal rules DLA reassessment claims. We will have to agree to disagree, Thats what Im saying, be honest, be you . Great news in one way as I dont have to worry about driving anywhere as I already know next week is going to be hard as a conference to go too as well for work. After reaching the State Pension age, here are the criteria for receiving PIP: You can get PIP if you:if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'psychreel_com-portrait-1','ezslot_23',127,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-portrait-1-0'); You may get PIP if you previously got it and you were still entitled to it within the last year.