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It's completely normal to feel anxious about your PIP assessment, you're definitely not alone in this and hopefully the community can help you feel a little more prepared.
Your description of your daily routine and challenges provides a clear picture of how your life has been impacted since your accident and that's the sort of thing you should be telling them. Try not to worry too much about what the assessor thinks, they are not there to judge you. It's important for them to understand the reality of your situation, and your honesty in sharing this information is valuable. Remember, the assessment is an opportunity for you to communicate the genuine impact your condition has on your daily life.
If you're concerned about the assessment, it might be helpful to write down some key points you'd like to say. This way, you can ensure you cover all the relevant aspects of your situation.
Remember, the goal is to accurately represent your daily life and the challenges you face. If you have any specific questions or need further support, feel free to ask. We're here for you, and I wish you the best of luck with your assessment on Sunday.
Adrian_Scope said: Hello @Sazzao1974 and a warm welcome to the community. It's completely normal to feel anxious about your PIP assessment, you're definitely not alone in this and hopefully the community can help you feel a little more prepared. Your description of your daily routine and challenges provides a clear picture of how your life has been impacted since your accident and that's the sort of thing you should be telling them. Try not to worry too much about what the assessor thinks, they are not there to judge you. It's important for them to understand the reality of your situation, and your honesty in sharing this information is valuable. Remember, the assessment is an opportunity for you to communicate the genuine impact your condition has on your daily life.If you're concerned about the assessment, it might be helpful to write down some key points you'd like to say. This way, you can ensure you cover all the relevant aspects of your situation.Remember, the goal is to accurately represent your daily life and the challenges you face. If you have any specific questions or need further support, feel free to ask. We're here for you, and I wish you the best of luck with your assessment on Sunday.
woodbine said: @Sazzao1974 good afternoon and welcome to scope, couple of tips for your assessment, make sure your phone is fully charged if using a mobile and don't not answer any questions yes or no give detailed answers, hope all goes well.
Sazzao1974 said: Adrian_Scope said: Hello @Sazzao1974 and a warm welcome to the community. It's completely normal to feel anxious about your PIP assessment, you're definitely not alone in this and hopefully the community can help you feel a little more prepared. Your description of your daily routine and challenges provides a clear picture of how your life has been impacted since your accident and that's the sort of thing you should be telling them. Try not to worry too much about what the assessor thinks, they are not there to judge you. It's important for them to understand the reality of your situation, and your honesty in sharing this information is valuable. Remember, the assessment is an opportunity for you to communicate the genuine impact your condition has on your daily life.If you're concerned about the assessment, it might be helpful to write down some key points you'd like to say. This way, you can ensure you cover all the relevant aspects of your situation.Remember, the goal is to accurately represent your daily life and the challenges you face. If you have any specific questions or need further support, feel free to ask. We're here for you, and I wish you the best of luck with your assessment on Sunday. Thank you so much I feel better already with your advice 🙂
Sazzao1974 said: Can I just add I’ve had limited hearing and loss of smell and taste since my accident but only got my referral appointment throught for audiology and ent on the Monday after the phone assessment ( hospital took ages to refer me as they said it normally corrects itself after two months ) so got no evidence to say this only the referral letter of why I’m attending, would that go against me ? Thank you
chiarieds said: Hi @Sazzao1974 - & welcome to the community from me also. May I ask if you've actually had your phone assessment? It seems like you were asking questions as to what your assessment might be like, & what questions you may be asked, but in your last comment you said, Sazzao1974 said: Can I just add I’ve had limited hearing and loss of smell and taste since my accident but only got my referral appointment throught for audiology and ent on the Monday after the phone assessment ( hospital took ages to refer me as they said it normally corrects itself after two months ) so got no evidence to say this only the referral letter of why I’m attending, would that go against me ? Thank you Hi no my assessment is this Sunday and the audiology and ent appointment is the day after on the Monday , ha sorry I’ve just realised it looked like I’d had it by the way I wrote it 🙂
- If you have kept a copy of your initial claim form, have a read through it.
- Ideally you should have given 1 or 2 recent, detailed examples of the difficulty you face doing/attempting each applicable activity/descriptor that is looked at with PIP, i.e. when exactly did this occur, where, what exactly happened, why did you have difficulty, did anyone else see this, & were there any consequences to this, if applicable?
- have a look at the PIP descriptors in this link, reading the notes at the end. The word 'reliably,' which is so important, isn't mentioned as such, but it's if you can't do an activity safely, to an acceptable standard, if you can't repeat it as often as would normally be expected, or if it takes you longer than a person without your disability. If you can't do an activity 'reliably,' say so, explaining why. Please see: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/personal-independence-payment-descriptors-and-scores-april-2023.pdf
- see if there were any gaps where you didn't give those important detailed examples for each applicable PIP activities/descriptors in your initial claim form. Try to include these in your assessment if asked about any
- you may be asked questions which you feel don't directly address the PIP descriptors, but they will
- if you're unsure about any question, just ask for it to be repeated. Take your time in answering
- make sure your phone is fully charged, & if you'd like someone there to support you, put your phone on speaker phone so they can listen in.
Good luck.
Hi I did mention in my form about my hearing but never had a diagnosis of proof so was just worrying I had to have a letter or something off a docter to say even though the hospital who treated me know about it . I’m claiming my condition as a tbi . Hearing loss and loss of taste and smell are all related but I never thought to mention how they also affect my getting around and stuff but I will now , thank you so much
Sazzao1974 said: I was awarded lcwra for work on the 16th of jan through my journal, I gave my sick note on the 17th of October.do you know them when I will get my first lcwra payment please , thank you
poppy123456 said: Sazzao1974 said: I was awarded lcwra for work on the 16th of jan through my journal, I gave my sick note on the 17th of October.do you know them when I will get my first lcwra payment please , thank you What date do you usually receive your UC payment each month? Based on the limited information you've given then your first payment will be either Feb or March 2024.
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