PIP assessment report
destinymoon
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I have received my PIP assessment report today. The assessor has ticked the descriptors totalling 12 for care component and 10 points for mobility. Does the DWP usually listen to the advice of the assessor? Anxiously awaiting final decision for DWP now! Any advice most welcome.
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The assessor's report is just a recommendation which the decision maker will take into account together with your claim form & any evidence you may have sent. Usually the decision maker does go with the assessment report, but it's also known for them to not do so.
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I have read this on other forums. I am so anxious about this. I started my first pip claim in October and have found it to be an extremely stressful, time consuming ongoing experience. I understand most people do too. Hate this feeling of low self worth due to ill health.1
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Hi @destinymoon, It's not a nice process to go through at all and can really take its toll on your self worth. Fingers crossed that your wait isn't too long and you get the result you're hoping for. Keep us posted1
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I shall. Thank you1
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Giving a lot of thought about the assessors report and how the decision maker may not agree with the points advised. If the decision maker is not medical, and the assessor has to do the assessment for them, why would they not agree with the result? What would cause them to disagree with the points awarded?1
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Only a decision maker can award points, & remember that the assessor's report is only part of your claim & everything will be looked at before a decision is made.
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I see. I thought the assessor awarded the points for the decision maker to generally follow. Less positive about things now!! Thanks for replying
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The assessor has never awarded points, this is why any potentially recommended points are not added up in the reports. Before a decision is made the decision maker will look at everything you sent, including the report and then make a decision.1
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Ok thanks again. So anxious about this. Was feeling positive on receipt of the assessors report. Not so sure now!1
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This is one reason why we don’t usually advise requesting a copy before the decision is made. Even if it’s positive it still causes so much anxiety.1
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Yes it does! The whole process just takes so long. You read about the terrible experiences others have had to face. Life is hard when you’re struggling with mental and physical health. Trying to make things better with limited capabilities. Takes away all self esteem I think.
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Does DWP inform you by text if you are awarded PIP. I’ve mostly been updated by text and a letter only once would they text you if not added PIp too? Just wondering if anyone has experience of this?1
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Sometimes but not always.1
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