Pip MR still says no

Dianaf

Hi everyone after having my pip daily living cut even though my conditions are still degenerative the MR appeal still says he will not turn the decision round. I've only lost it by 3 points. Could a tribunal end up cutting the pip even more. I can't face anymore stress or reductions. The dwp seem set on cutting pip and the assessors are out to get people worse than ever. 

poppy123456

There's much higher chance of success at Tribunal stage with about 68% of people having a decision in their favour. This is assuming you either appear in person or have a telephone/video hearing.

If they consider removing any points you will be warned before they do that. They will either write to you before the day of the hearing or they will warn you on the day of the hearing and it will be adjourned, which will give you time to go away and consider your options.

nasturtium

Hello Dianaf

It sounds like your award was reduced or removed at review.

The descision make needed to give detailed credible reasons why the impact of your condition had improved to justify a reduction in your award.

You can get more information on how to challenge this at appeal here https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/696285#Comment_696285

Hope that helps

Nasturtium

Dianaf

Hi everyone and thank you for getting back to me. I've already asked the dwp to explain what evidence they used to cut my points and they had no explanation for it.

Albus_Alumni

I'm so sorry to hear about their decision @Dianaf, but I agree with the others that it's well worth going for the tribunal.  I know it sounds scary, but most people find it a lot gentler of an experience from dealing with the assessors. They tend to look at you as a human and not just a bunch of boxes to tick. 

And we're all here to support you should you need it.  

Dianaf

Deppi said:

Dianaf said:

. I've already asked the dwp to explain what evidence they used to cut my points and they had no explanation for it.

Here 

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/107736/pip-has-been-reduced#latest

you said 

"The assessor lied... Saying I cook for myself when I said I can't and that I need no help with dressing when I told her I have help everyday from a carer."

I think its obvious you lost points there, what else you need to know from them that is not obvious from the report?

Did you include on the MR your side of the story about these points? 

Yes everything was explained in the MR but they ignored it. 

Dianaf

Albus_Scope said:

I'm so sorry to hear about their decision @Dianaf, but I agree with the others that it's well worth going for the tribunal.  I know it sounds scary, but most people find it a lot gentler of an experience from dealing with the assessors. They tend to look at you as a human and not just a bunch of boxes to tick. 

And we're all here to support you should you need it.  

Thank you 😊