Pip rang daughter instead of me ??

sosad1

Hi I wonder if I can ask advice. I applied for pip beginning of march (2nd time applying). This time I included more evidence and also a statement from my daughter who helps with my difficulties.  Then out of the blue on monday they rang her at work !! She usnt my carer and she does not see me everyday and does not know about all my different medical needs. Then today I got a text saying dwp had received my report following assessment?? I havent even spoken to anyone. I'm so stressed 

sosad1

Yes I suppose I will have to, I have heard of people receiving only paper based assessments but even though I have numerous health problems I doubt they are going to issue an award based on what my daughter said 

poppy123456

A paper based assessment doesn't mean it's a bad thing and you'll be refused. Sometimes if they need some extra information then they will contact people on your list. I assume you must have put your daughters phone number down somewhere on the form, otherwise they couldn't have known her number.

Try not to stress too much as i'm sure there's really nothing to worry about. Even if you ring DWP on Tuesday it's very unlikely they will be able to give any information because it's just a call centre you're ringing.

sosad1

Thank you , she wrote a separate letter as she helps me because of my difficulties so they got her letter from that I think 

poppy123456

Then that explains why they contacted her. 

sosad1

Thank you I will just have to wait and hear what happens . She is stressed also as she knows how struggle but she was at work when they called her I think at least they should have allowed notice

poppy123456

If they gave notice when trying to contact people for evidence then the backlogs would be even longer. 

They send letters for assessment appointments but not when contacting anyone in this way.