Pip telephone consultation

racket
racket Online Community Member Posts: 19 Connected
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
I hi have my first pip consultation on the telephone on Friday. I don’t have a copy of my completed form. My fnd is in overdrive now and my speech is badly affected so can my husband talk on my behalf? What will I be asked? 

Many thanks just very anxious 

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    No way of knowing exactly what you will be asked, it will depend on the assessor and whether they are already clear about some things and what they most want to discuss. They will expect to hear from you rather than your husband, if it is clear that you are unable to communicate the assessor may allow your husband to speak. Certainly sensible to have your husband there, it would be sensible to tell the assessor that he is there.

    Have a glass of water to hand in case you need it. If you are using a mobile make sure it is fully charged.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    I can hear you are feeling anxious @racket. Is there anything that usually helps you when you are feeling anxious?  :)
  • racket
    racket Online Community Member Posts: 19 Connected
    Relaxation teqniques help as well as taking therapy t
  • Charjay1989
    Charjay1989 Online Community Member Posts: 38 Connected
    Hi @racket

    My partner just had a 2 hour telephone assessment last Friday!

    They went over each question in detail. They also wanted detailed examples about his difficulties. 

    They wanted my partner to speak but was happy when his support worker elaborated and help explain what questions meant or if he was struggling to communicate his thoughts. 

    Hope this helps!! 


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