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PIP Assessment is tomorrow. Bricking it.
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Liam9529
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What questions will I be asked? I HAVE ASD, Anxiety and depression.
I have a cat, will they ask me about him? Do I tell them about him? Will it hurt my case?
I have a cat, will they ask me about him? Do I tell them about him? Will it hurt my case?
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Hi @Liam9529!! They might ask who feeds him and if they think it counters your answers about yourself (for example if you say you forget to eat without prompting but you feed your cat without problems) you might need to explain how it's different so they don't jump to conclusions.
I've seen others say to try not to give yes / no answers to anything they ask. Try and give some information
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Biblioklept said:Hi @Liam9529!! They might ask who feeds him and if they think it counters your answers about yourself (for example if you say you forget to eat without prompting but you feed your cat without problems) you might need to explain how it's different so they don't jump to conclusions.
I've seen others say to try not to give yes / no answers to anything they ask. Try and give some information
Do you have a copy of what you wrote in your form?? -
Feeding your cat when he meows for food will not score you any points for preparing a meal. PIP is about your health conditions and how they affect you and not about anyone else, including pets.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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That's the sort of thing you'd answer then, so say they ask like "do you feed your cat yourself?" you wouldn't just say "yes." you'd explained "only because my cat reminds me and makes it clear when he wants fed"
If CAB didn't write the things you wanted then tomorrow's assessment is your chance to explain anything else you think they missed!! Good luck @Liam9529 -
poppy123456 said:Feeding your cat when he meows for food will not score you any points for preparing a meal. PIP is about your health conditions and how they affect you and not about anyone else, including pets.
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Hey @Liam9529, I understand the worry, it seems like a very daunting thing, but I found both of my tribunals to be worlds apart from the DWP assessments. The tribunal were all very caring and are there to help you. As others have said, try to answer questions in detail and if you start feeling like your anxiety is getting too much, let them know.
Best of luck for tomorrow, it'll be done in no time. Will you please let us know how you get on?Albus (he/him)
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Albus_Scope said:Hey @Liam9529, I understand the worry, it seems like a very daunting thing, but I found both of my tribunals to be worlds apart from the DWP assessments. The tribunal were all very caring and are there to help you. As others have said, try to answer questions in detail and if you start feeling like your anxiety is getting too much, let them know.
Best of luck for tomorrow, it'll be done in no time. Will you please let us know how you get on? -
Liam9529 said:poppy123456 said:Feeding your cat when he meows for food will not score you any points for preparing a meal. PIP is about your health conditions and how they affect you and not about anyone else, including pets.
I also have a cat, which I feed and it's never gone against me.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
poppy123456 said:Liam9529 said:poppy123456 said:Feeding your cat when he meows for food will not score you any points for preparing a meal. PIP is about your health conditions and how they affect you and not about anyone else, including pets.
I also have a cat, which I feed and it's never gone against me.
Does that sound ok?
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Don't worry about the cat @Liam9529, it's just an example of the sort of thing they might say and how you shouldn't use yes or no responses, but give information or examples in reply
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Biblioklept said:Don't worry about the cat @Liam9529, it's just an example of the sort of thing they might say and how you shouldn't use yes or no responses, but give information or examples in reply
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My last few have been paper based so haven't had an assessment for ages but most of my assessments have been fine, they are usually patient and understanding
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Biblioklept said:My last few have been paper based so haven't had an assessment for ages but most of my assessments have been fine, they are usually patient and understanding
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GOOD LUCK TODAY @Liam9529!!!!!
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Hope all goes ok
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Liam9529 said:What questions will I be asked? I HAVE ASD, Anxiety and depression.
I have a cat, will they ask me about him? Do I tell them about him? Will it hurt my case?
i had one 3 weeks ago
yes they asked about my dig
i told them the truth that my dog gas a little flap and my son feeds n gives her water
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It went well. She was nice to me definitely. She didn't ask about pets etc.
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Liam9529 said:It went well. She was nice to me definitely. She didn't ask about pets etc.
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She was lovely to me but she never said her name nor who she is. Called me on a 0808 number but she had all my evidence, she even saw my school stuff and my past evidence from my older pip claim from 2011 to 2019. I asked if she knows when I'll get word she said no she didn't but I can call in five working days. Is this normal? I haven't received any texts.
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