Video pip assessment

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Dendoo

Hi I’m

New to all this first claim and today I’ve received a text saying I will have a video assessment in about 2 weeks time . All I know from the bit searching I’ve done is that these are really lengthy . I don’t know what to expect other than they will go over how I answered the questions on the pip form basically . Anyone had one before ? Is it as bad as some say ? I know it’s got to be done so of course I will

Do it despite not feeling comfortable at all about it . If you’ve had one do you prefer it to the other methods? Thank

You x

poppy123456

If you prefer a telephone assessment rather than video you can ring the number on the letter and ask them. Most people have telephone assessments.

The assessment can last anywhere from 20 to 120 minutes, sometimes longer. They will ask questions about who you live with, do you have pets, do you work is also one they ask a lot. Your day to day life in general. Try not to answer any questions with just a yes or no and try to go into as much detail as possible.

I can't tell you exactly what they will ask because everyone is different.

Once the assessment is complete a report will be written and returned to DWP. From there a decision can take up to 12 weeks.