Does working change my accessment?

johnnyh
johnnyh Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA

Hello

I am very new to PIP claims as I have only recently became disabled.

The accessor phoned and initially said she was going to do an accessment over the phone which I was very happy with. She then phoned back a short time later to say that because I have returned to work she must do an in person accessment. This didn't sound right to me and I've tried to search for an answer but can't find it.

Must I have an in person accessment just because I'm working?

Thank you for your help

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  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 5,177 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @johnnyh, welcome to the community. This isn't something I've come across before, it does seem a little strange to me that they would do that.

    I'm afraid can't say with any certainty whether this is normal, but hopefully some of our members might be able to share whether they've had a similar experience. I just wanted to pop in to say welcome anyway!

  • johnnyh
    johnnyh Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Thank you.

    The accessor was all on for a paper agreement and I thought it was all sorted until I got the call back to let me know about the in person accessment. This messing me about is causing a lot of anxiety.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,467 Championing

    PIP isn't about your ability to work. However, if the work you do contradicts the reasons for your claim then yes this maybe why they've decided an assessment is needed. The majority of people have assessments anyway.

    If you're unable to attend in person then you can request a telephone assessment.

  • johnnyh
    johnnyh Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Thank you

  • Legwax
    Legwax Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener

    Hello, this is a late comment but incase anybody like myself is new to reading it. I am recently classing myself as disabled due to osteoarthritis and have a PIP assessment due. It is booked as a phone call. I have been assessed as Limited Capability to Work - reasons unclear!- though I agree. Would be useful to know and yes, I did ask for my report with the GP assessor who was quite naive and inexperienced. The report wouldn't have stood up in court but I had someone call me a month later and asked me the same questions and I was "awarded" LCW the next day. So, PIP - they know I work part time at a distance from my home but it is still a phone assessment.

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