These states do not permit you to sue other drivers for compensation for your injuries unless they are severe. Deal with places that you don't recognize. The questionnaire wasnt complicated and out to trick you. See links. The most recent clinic letter was helpful as it listed my medication - which I took with me Walking aids would not help my condition as I Wouldn't be able hold a stick or a crutch so I guess that's a few points lost. Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful, Address: Apt. I will go through all the questions they may ask and make notes before hand using your advice. Can occupational health sign me off work? However, the previously mentioned issues with PIP assessments are something that has been an issue for the longest time, and it has been seen in a lot of cases that the health professional who does the assessment is not doing a fair job of it, which naturally affects the level of help someone may be entitled to.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'psychreel_com-banner-1','ezslot_5',108,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-banner-1-0'); An improperly done health assessment does not adequately express what problems you face in your daily life due to your disability, including food related issues or mobility. I have no intention of cleaning for them as not got enough energy to do it for me let alone someone who is a guest in my home! I said I was was having a continual flare which at this point been going on for 4 months and she reported I only had one flare in 4 months. Do you often sleep on the couch as you cant do the stairs, maybe would like bannister?? This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations. is of little value. 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. You then can go through the report highlighting anything which is wrong, and challenge it. If you're awarded PIP for a fixed time of more than 2 years, the DWP will usually review your award before it ends. Some people get really good and understanding assessors I hope you do. You have to ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration before you can get the Mandatory Reconsideration Notice. If you're claiming tax credits, a claim for UC will end that claim. thanks Terry I wil look into it. Do not get up while they're there assessing you make sure someone is with you. If you really cannot visit one of their assessment centres, then consider asking your GP to provide a letter saying why this is the case. 7 years ago, Totally Victoria I am not going to be something I am not to get a PIP. A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) decision maker will determine if you get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and at what rate. He even helped me give good responses. Wishing you all the best and thank you again . The next step is to survive your performance improvement plan and come out as a better-qualified, more valuable worker. I'm not speaking from experience here only my initial assessment. I have yet to be changed over to PIP, but what will be, will be - My wife put in for an increase on care, but she is basically looking after me 24/7 and I'm on a hospital bed, which the District Nurses are on about changing due to it being not secure enough for someone with my conditions. The PIP self-test is anonymous, and the results will appear in your browser as soon as you have completed the single page of multiple choice questions. Do you avoid socialising? Because whether it's through their body language or how they respond to your answers - you can often gauge how an . Well it just goes to show that it all depends on your assessor. 2 hours is such a long time! and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified I was also going through divorce, and he was too. Her reply was well you cant be properly washing yourself each time. Raynauds, Osteo shoulder and Arrithmia. Will PIP tell me decision over the phone? If she takes a lot of the advice that is being offered here ..the first thing the assessor will ask her is how does she get to work and how does she get dressed .if on the day of the assessment she says she can do neither? I actually bought a couple second hand off ebay. x, Good luck with assessment. There are currently people with mental illness that have taken their own lives due to the stress of PIP applications, decisions and appeals. Ask for a copy if the report . I really hope things stand to improve for your soon and you get the support you need. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Get ready for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) medical assessment 6. The assessors are able to completely ignore and refute any evidence from your GP or any other health professionals who may support your claim. Well done, hope you you get a pospositive outcome. Unfortunately, the DWP are notoriously difficult to convince whatever your doctor says. Going to take my husband in Rheumatoid Arthiritis Medication decision help. The primary purpose of this campaign was to highlight the continued flaws within the assessment processes in the area of personal independence payment (PIP) and employment and support allowance (ESA). 5. I hope you are all well and relatively pain free. Had my telephone consultation on the 10th January 2022. This involves: 1. She was horrible. Gemma, I dont know if any of that helps, I hope it does. They are much more careful. But the points on my report focused only on my physical condition, which allowed me a previous award of standard daily living for the past few years. What I did say and can say is that I told the truth and how it is. There have been reports of clients who have been awarded the DLA benefits but they seem to have lost these benefits when they moved to PIP. Oh no you have to have another assessment after all that stress that is awful! Be careful of things like picking up dropped pencil etc. Ring them after 7 days and ask for it. Im knackered walking, tired, need to sit down so I cant walk for long. The whole process from making a new claim for PIP, from the initial phonecall to the DWP through to receiving the Award Letter can take up to 24 weeks, which is around six months. I've read numerous things, mostly bad, some less so, so I went in the a what the heck attitude - what will be will be. can anyone advise how the current Capita PIP assessments are done by telephone please? congrats getting the award you deserve. WOW questionnaire responses show assessors are still lying, The documents you sent with your claim form, The Health Professionals notes from the medical assessment, your contact details, for example telephone number, your doctor or health workers name, address and telephone number, dates and addresses for any time youve spent abroad, in a care home or hospital, your National Insurance number this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits, your bank or building society account number and sort code, have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for 3 months, expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months, were already getting PIP before you reached State Pension age and your condition has not changed, have been claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and youve had a letter inviting you to apply for PIP. Forgot your username? 15. The way the DWP see it is, if you can manually use aids to get around then you are mobile. Get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) documents 3. PIP Decision Timescale. She said sorry about that but the decision will now be 2-4 weeks from the 17th January. All the very best. How long does it take for PIP decision after assessment 2022? My own Gp told me when I asked for a support letter that he had a patient who was paralysed from the waist down and was turned down because he could lift himself from chair to sofa using his arms . It will cause a huge change of circumstances should my claim for PIP from DLA is refused or go downto standard rate for both parts. Hi all. My husband and I cleaned the house it went against us. Try not to worry, the worst is over - so sit back and wait (hard I know)! He was very thorough and kind. Thank you Victoria-NRAS. Considering the fact the total points on the Care Descriptor points is over 70! And it will be at home! Walking distances: I can walk between chairs unaided and make my way to the toilet like that. Based on many other threads here the waiting time for decision's is anything from 2-12 weeks. Im very new to pip. Making out to be worse than you are is fraudulent. I have consultant letters to back me up and I sent loads of information beforehand. Did she ask questions in the order that you find them online? PIP assessment tips before your assessment. How do I know if my PIP assessment went well? Get someone to show them any adaptations that you use or would spend PIP money on. Could you repeat the activity? 7 points for daily living is disgusting!! Whether you're entitled will depend on how your health conditions affect you against the PIP descriptors. I received the copy of my report and although some of it I feel is not accurate, he has recommended 14 points for daily living and 10 for mobility which I would be very happy with. Maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process will help the entire organisation to recognise the value of an employee performance improvement plan. I record all my assessments although mine have been in their own building not at home. Create an account. Problems with PIP usually happen with the PIP assessment, which is done by independent contractors that work with the government to help assess the disability of the individuals. Anyway, I hope the post below helps you and good luck tomorrow, I had an assessment today. The DWP might take a long time before they write to you. Are the My DLA is stopping and I have to apply for PIP. Also they are well behind in their PIP assessments, so that could have something to do with the shorter time period. The assessor didn't like it, but I got the PIP. DWP assessors are not properly trained in mental health and so therefore not able to carry out fair assessments for those with mental illness that need to be carried out in a different manner that those with physical disabilities. 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. It was an hour and 20 minutes. A PIP medical assessment report by an independent healthcare professional. 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. I've just had my work capability assessment over the phone and I think it went well. A PIP signifies that the boss is unhappy and the OP should be concerned about that. If your PIP claim is rejected because you missed your assessment, you can ask the DWP to change this decision. You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. 1. Occupational health Not fit to work: What does it mean? The best advice I can give you, and others have said it too, is to not rush into your answer. So I had a telephone assessment for a change of circumstances on the 13th of February. 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? If you have any questions or comments about the PIP decision timescale, please feel free to reach out to us at any time. I think you need to be honest but you also need to explain how you feel undertaking tasks, so if youre knackered after showering, tell her. Judging people on paper is totally wrong, ignoring doctors reports is criminal. Assessments can be in person, over the phone or by video call. Even my GP Friday looked at me and said 'not quite going to plan is it!' A PIP medical assessment report by an independent healthcare professional. Good luck to you and keep trying. Not heard anything back as yet, other than I now have another assessment next week -a work capability assessment-which when I queried what it was and why I had to have a second assessment within 2 weeks,was told by DWP that it was a different type of assessment to see if they will pay my NI. It often causes even more anxiety which isn't going to help. Hi, she never mentioned a manager sitting/listening in so I assume there wasnt one on my call. When I go to the toilet at night Im very stiff and I hold on to the radiator and lower myself to the toilet and again hold on to get up. And he noticed I was extremely stressed. Do PIP decision makers go with the assessors report? The woman who did the assessment was lovely( also part time paramedic) but I Hi all I have not posted for some time I have been going through trying to get my PIP back which I need and would assess it to see if they could award me benefit. I got a text to say I will be being awarded with PIP earlier today . ATOS allows it, but only if you provide a second copy after the Assessment. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are I am fighting the system but in truth even going to tribunal (I haven't got a date) isn't giving me much chance of success - however I will try? Remember getting upset will not help your condition; yes there are lots of horror stories, but there are good stories as well (they just do not make the news)! It also makes them aware that you are likely to challenge any inaccuracies. I kept a diary recording the week before I sent my form back, photogaphs of my condition (Lack of circulation in feet and hands) I didn't fill the form in all at once but I wonder if using a diffent pen on some days would have helped, I spent ages looking for the pen I was using on each day. I would never forgive myself if I injured or god forbid worse anyone . Currently personally, I dont like being with people I dont know. Her reply was, I hope that you remember to tell your doctor that as it might help with your treatment. It isn't sent automatically. My advice is do not give up - I waited 16 months to go to Court and I got my mobility assessment passed by the Judge - I am now waiting again for full mobility as my GP said that I needed it - I have been waiting for about 16 weeks since the Assessor came to visit me so don't give up and bear with it you may get what you need. Think about her question, how it relates to you and not what you think the answer needs to be to score higher points. Hi, Thank you for letting me part of this forum. Waiting for a multi organ transplant. 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. BIS I received a copy of my assessment today. They just fail to recognise illnesses that are either rare or fluctuating. As it's a means tested benefit, if you have savings/capital of more than 16,000 you're excluded from claiming. Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you. Ill let you know when I hear outcome of my PIP assessment. It was supposed to be by video but 10 mins before it was due, I got a call saying that the health professional wasnt available for a video call and that I was to wait for a telephone call to conduct the assessment at some point this afternoon. But J1707 you were telling Dee to say fatigue and brain fog makes driving dangerous so she doesnt go out and thats not true. Posted Im now getting ready for this work capability appointment next Tuesday. Yes but this is Dees assessment. Good luck xxx. My husband came with me and even he remarked it wasnt as bad as he though it would be. Will PIP tell me decision over the phone? Do take care of yourself. I had a good assessor, took a taxi to the centre. 3. Today (18/1) called for a copy of my assessment but she said they advised not to send it as decisions are often different. People wouldnt lose out just because they were dressed well or their hair was brushed. Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. I had my PIP assessment this week too (new claim - no DLA previouly). If you do tell them they can - and will - stop it. Chances are, your interviewer is interested in you and was highly engaged in the information you were providing. I developed a hell of a headache going through everything but as it was by phone, I closed my eyes and took my time trying to explain how I felt and how I approached my daily life.Ive no idea what the outcome will be but I have to be honest and say that I really dont feel like the nurse was trying to catch me out. Having said that some of the members on here have been waiting much longer. 3. There is only 2 sections on the mobility component side of PIP, and both together can total 24 max, getting that, is very difficult I am told. I've heard horror stories of people's assessments of how the person doing it was stern and quite arrogant and this worried me a little because I would have fought back - only you know what your condition is really like. If they take away my car I'll have to cope somehow but I will appeal for what good it will do. The horror stories are, if anything, even worse than they were in May of this year. I just told them how it was so whether they choose to tick those boxes in my favour or not only time will tell, If you are having an assessment soon, don't worry just tell them about your bad days, that's all you can do. 7 users are following. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek You can accompany your boyfriend in the assessment. To get a comprehensive full assessment and complete physical examination, it would take 1-2 hours. If so explain why. You may then want to wait for the PIP decision and if your son has been refused then dispute the decision first via a mandatory reconsideration (MR ( request, and then if the decision still unchanged, appeal it. 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 ??? Well it's come through I have my PIP assessment next week and when I saw the reminder as not seen the letter I called to check. My own doctor and consultants class me as a "Complex Case", - a slight alteration on my medications can have severe results. Very best of luck with it all! Also, think about if you could walk again within 5 mins/20 mins - when would you feel able to walk again. 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'. The assessor will know this. I said that I had a text saying it was received last week. Hopefully it won't be too long. I applied for pip at the end of January and expected a long wait. There are different rules if youre terminally ill. You cannot get PIP and Armed Forces Independence Payment at the same time.. After your assessment The health professional will write a report and send it to the Department for Work and Pensions. You can just say no. Hi Dee. Some claims take less time; some take more. Thank you so much for your helpful response! 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. All face to face assessments have been suspended for at least 3 months. I took my dog to the garden as she was uncomfortable around her( 3 steps to the garden 3 steps back) all she mentioned was I reached down and grabbed my dog by the collar and walked her out the room. There have also been reports of how the issues with PIP assessment can be managed with ease if the person knows what they are doing and takes adequate help from others.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'psychreel_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',106,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-medrectangle-4-0'); To get help with the process of PIP claims and ensure that you know how to best approach the situation can be done by talking to local organizations or even organizations or even through online organizations like Citizens Advice. If your total score for the daily living activities is between 8 and 11, you'll be awarded the. I dont need to go online and look because I looked at all this in depth when I did my own PIP. PIP questions in any assessment are usually about the following: Make food or cook. Hi Deeb I had mines at home on Tuesday,hopefully went alright but can never tell,Ive been getting Standard care for both for the last 4 years so hopefully carries on,absolute disgrace that we have to go through this as they just need to check whats wrong with us and that should be enough,the last week Ive had th I s diarrhoea bug and think it was worrying about this assessment,I stayed in my pyjamas had my wife with me so we will see what the outcome is good luck xxx. 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. Any earnings you receive will reduce your UC by 55%. New style ESA maybe possible, if you've paid the correct amount of NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years. If she asks how far, how long can you walk, think about how you feel doing that, then answer. Glad you got what you are entitled to. 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. If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. 4. It's not a good experience but you have to do it to go through. If you're terminally ill the award will be for 3 years. Like you gave yours but you had a much better experience than I and a lot of others have by past posts. Once SSP ends the ESA payments will start. Making your job a priority. Sorry but I dont agree that she should do that at all. She asked me how I get on attending clinic or hospital appointments, do I talk to other patients? I wasnt saying she say that . The DWP will write to you to tell you when the assessment will be. 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. Receive all the latest news and information about Scope, https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance, https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=a5d7f3f8-614d-479c-ace1-0ba19311de94, tell us how we can make the community better, Safeguarding New style ESA maybe possible, if you've paid the correct amount of NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years. I hope it goes well! This should be available 48 hours after you have had your assessment. I think the wait for the assessment to come through was more stressful than the actual call itself. Just a gentle reminder that anything filled in on a PIP form or said during the PIP assessment MUST be accurate, truthful information, otherwise you risk prosecution. I did a wry laugh at that one! Those operations really took it out of me, over 10 months to recover, that was over 3 and half years ago now, yet I'm still having problems now. Provide the necessary resources, training and time. 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. Anything digital is not allowed. Thank you. He was very thorough and kind. As your wife has received a text message then she will need to make sure that she answers the phone between the time stated in the text. You'll also get a login, so you can check the progress of your appeal at any time. It was an example of my own situation. You get the enhanced rate if you score 12 points or more. Fact. Most states that require PIP are no-fault states, which require each person to cover their own medical expenses if they're injured in an accident, regardless of who is responsible. You can start a claim 3 months before the SSP ends and you will need your SSP1 form from your employer and a fit note from your GP. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. 2. policy. It's not fraudulent, it's them seeing you as you are, even our CAB person was surprised that my wife got her PIP, they see so many cases lost through people just looking neat and tidy, how long do you think it takes a disabled person to look presentable, struggle putting make up on, struggle trying to do their hair, struggle to get dressed, as I said, I have family and friends who have had PIP removed and lowered, just because the looked presentable. 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.WOW questionnaire responses show assessors are still lying. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems. I went to mandatory and wrote page on page as I broke down her report sentence by sentence. Like yourself I have to travel to my appointments, some 30 miles and I do this often as I am under 3 consultants for variois things not to mention nurse clinic appointments as well. The HCP did not mention scleroderma in her report, I guess she knew nothing of the condition. Im sorry about your friend, thats awful. Explain how you tackle the task/activity that shes asking about. For me some days I cant walk up the stairs normally and I couldnt carry things up and down as I needed 2 hands to hold on too the bannister. Im gutted I didnt do this now! If she asks how far, how long can you walk, think about how you feel doing that, then answer. Why would PIP call after assessment? She put my problems down to Fibromyalgia and raynauds which of course I have too and each a disabling condition. Hi GEMMA, I was also a victim of "thats not what you wrote on the form" question. My doctor is a professor and she has written 2 statements already.and now on with her third. There are a couple of other members having a video PIP assessment this coming week so hopefully they'll come back and report on how it went. Was on DLA allowance before with low care and high mobility. WOWcampaign sought to give people who have been harassed in some way a chance to vent their pent up anger and frustration because of the ordeals they were being forced to undergo at the hands of government contractors Atos, Capita and Maximus, who are the ones that take care of the necessary assessments, and people often complain that their assessors can be very ruthless and blatantly lie on the assessments. Common Multiples | How to Find Common Multiples of Two Numbers? Is anyone else any stories to share. This may give you a bit more time to explain yourself and try to not rush the conversation. Well the dreaded PIP Assessment went ahead today. Recent PIP assessment question. Held onto his arm to walk to steady myself and assessor came to door to meet us think to check on my walking. Clients have stated that the assessors were not doing well in the assessment where they lacked the ability to do thorough assessments.
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