PIP assessment question
SJM2023
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I was recently awarded PIP daily living at the standard rate and i requested a copy of the PIP telephone assessment.
I was awarded 2 points for 4 different descriptors because i use a disability aid for all 4. This is what i stated in the claim form so i was happy enough with the outcome.
However, the assessor in her notes stated on all for descriptors that she "considered i needed assistance" due to the fact i was taking around twice as long to complete tasks. She decided against doing this due to my medical evidence/GP report which i understand.
My question is however, if she had decided i need assistance and then awarded me the extra points for either all or some of these desciptors this would have likely given me the enhanced rate.
Can i actually be awarded these points based on her assessment and possibly be awarded enhanced rate daily living, but without actually getting any assistance/help from someone, or would that be a requirement following any award?
I would assume i would have to have someone physically helping me if i was awarded extra points for this?
She obviously knows i live alone and don't have anyone to help. In reality, i wouldn't actually want any assistance even if needed and would just continue with the standard rate.
Thanks.
I was awarded 2 points for 4 different descriptors because i use a disability aid for all 4. This is what i stated in the claim form so i was happy enough with the outcome.
However, the assessor in her notes stated on all for descriptors that she "considered i needed assistance" due to the fact i was taking around twice as long to complete tasks. She decided against doing this due to my medical evidence/GP report which i understand.
My question is however, if she had decided i need assistance and then awarded me the extra points for either all or some of these desciptors this would have likely given me the enhanced rate.
Can i actually be awarded these points based on her assessment and possibly be awarded enhanced rate daily living, but without actually getting any assistance/help from someone, or would that be a requirement following any award?
I would assume i would have to have someone physically helping me if i was awarded extra points for this?
She obviously knows i live alone and don't have anyone to help. In reality, i wouldn't actually want any assistance even if needed and would just continue with the standard rate.
Thanks.
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It is assessed on the help you need in order to carry the task out regardless of whether or not you actually get help.0
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Ok thanks for that, very interesting.
So in reality i could have actually stated myself that i need assistance doing these desciptors in the pip claim form (which would be more accurate really) but without actually getting any if i chose not to?0 -
SJM2023 said:Ok thanks for that, very interesting.
So in reality i could have actually stated myself that i need assistance doing these desciptors in the pip claim form (which would be more accurate really) but without actually getting any if i chose not to?
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