Video Call Appointment without sending back “How your disability affects you” form

FlyingCats2023
FlyingCats2023 Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hello, I really hope everyone is well. 

I have recently applied for PIP and was sent the “How your disability affects you” form. 

I didn’t get to fill it out and send it back because I struggle with my mental health. It makes me very anxious. 

Despite this I have received a text from Independent Assessment Services about a video call appointment they have set me. 

Is this normal? Do I still need to send the form back before the appointment? 

Any help/comment would be much appreciated! Thank you.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 62,453 Championing
    It's rare but it does happen. If you have a marker on your file because of your health condition then they can proceed with your claim without returning your form. The only issue that can be caused by this is they won't have any information about your health condition. You don't have to return the form before the assessment if you don't want to.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    Hello @FlyingCats2023. A warm welcome from me. It is great to see you have joined us.

    Thanks for already finding the courage to reach out to us. I always appreciate the courage it can take to reach out, especially when you are new and finding things difficult.

    I am well thank you! How are you? Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you, even if that's just extending a listening ear  :)

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