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jason85

hi all does anybody know if pip go complete y off the assessment or if they look at it themselves in detail.?I’ve had my pip report back which looks like they have most of it correct but they the mobility part they said I’m fine when I’m not just wondering if it’s a sole decision off the report any help with this would be great I was high rate for both parts on my last claim this is a new claim now and nothing has changed only got worse

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Danlangridge88

Hi. So the decision is down to the DWP who base it on the forms you fill out when applying, along with any evidence and the report from your assessment. The person doing your assessment is a contracted healthcare "professional" who doesnt make the decision themselves but obviously has an impact on the outcome depending on what they write in your report and whatever else they decide to say or do to influence the DWPs decision.

jason85

ok thanks for the reply’s I’m trying to find out if an inhaler is classed as a aid /device online I need both inhalers to walk but in report said I’m fine when I use them

Dendoo

do you ask for the reports back after the assessment?

jason85

ok thanks for the quick reply I’m worried she has put on the assessment I need inhalers but put me as i don’t use a aid it’s really stressful trying to look it up I’ve looked and can’t really understand difference between aid and device

jason85

Dendoo I asked for a copy of the assessment report it’s still with the decision maker but had my report if that helps it’s all pretty much good apart from this inhaler problem she’s out me as 0 for this but I have to use it when walking

griff62

hi lovely people. Soz it’s me again trying to pick your brains. I had my pip assessment Tuesday morning & a couple of hrs later DWP text me saying they had got my assessment back. Are the assessors usually that quick sending the report back. Many thanks again. 😊

jason85

hi I had my assessment it took them a week to send it to the dwp so that is really good yours went straight away I would defiantly ask for a copy of the report it really helps to see what they have put down

griff62

jason85

Thank you. I was thinking that it wouldn’t be good if she sent it so quick. 😊

HappyDays62

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/940863#Comment_940863

My initial text from DWP saying they had the report was about an hour after the assessment. The assessor told me she was writing it as we spoke and asked me to bear with her for taking time to talk. I had a text the next day (if my memory serves me right) saying I had been awarded. I didn't find out which levels until I got the letter from DWP. The backpay was in my account within 2 weeks.

griff62

tbh I just get that feeling that I’m not going to get an award. The way I’m looking at it is, I won’t miss what I haven’t had. If I do get it, I’ll show my bare derrière on Oldham town hall steps. 😂😂

Jane315STARX

Can I just ask,when you say you've had your pip assessment back,they don't write all the sensitive information you have spoken about and send it via post do they?

jason85

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/940947#Comment_940947

hi I asked for mine to be sent so I can see what they have wrote down that’s all

HappyDays62

@Jane315STARX I got my written notes and scores with my award letter.

Jane315STARX

Do you agree with your scores?

HappyDays62

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/940974#Comment_940974

Yes. Maybe I could have got 1 more for the daily living (which would have taken me to enhanced) but, I'm okay with that as I didn't think I'd get anywhere near that. My main issue is mobility and I got enhanced for that - would have been shocked if not. Thought I'd get much lower for daily living. The thing that struck me is that you can't treat them independently, i.e., my mobility affects every aspect of my life (washing, toileting, cooking, going out (not mental healthwise, etc). So they can't treat them independently. To be fair, my assessor was lovely and I'm sure she was trying to give me as many points as possible, she gave me lots of advice to improve my living conditions. x

signet

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/940841#Comment_940841

Appeal get all back dated and you'll win aswell

older01

@jason85

I remember transitioning from DLA higher award to PIP years ago.

I remember the real fear when the almost 40 paged form arrived. It was several years ago now, but I remember how daunting it was. I did have disabled friends in my community going through the same thing. There were two great pieces of advice that stuck with me. 1. Write the answers down on paper to each question, check it, and does it state my case clearly on a daily basis? If not, add them to my draft before writing on the form itself. 2. Be sure to take photos of each and every one of your answers, so that you don’t forget anything at a later date when they ask through their suitably qualified person.

I remember that back then, it was even more horrendous than now, and everyone - regardless of their illness had to sit through a formal assessment with their paid medically trained staff. I was on two crutches, and on much medication - but they were ruthless back then. I couldn’t get public transport so attended by means of a taxi. I hobbled in the room and was ‘greeted’ by a stoney faced nurse. She told me to put my crutches down by the wall and take a seat! I laughingly said that I would, but I would be stranded if I did. I can’t recall the interview very well now fortunately, probably the initial shock of it I suppose? She asked me several questions and asked me to raise my arms? It all seemed very strange and degrading. After several weeks I was given an indefinite award of Enhanced mobility and Enhanced for my daily life. I found it to be the worst experience ever.
I have heard that the system isn’t as rigid as it was back then, because it was there to deliberately cut the number of people claiming DLA/PIP.

I heard that PIP was being scrapped after so many people had won tribunals after having their claims initially assessed. You have a right to appeal if you think that they have scored your disability incorrectly, but do be sure to write down the points that you want to dispute and add why you want to in preparation for any appeal. Good luck with your claim ❤️😇

bennos79

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/940860#Comment_940860

i don think an inhaler counts as an aid for walking, its a medication. I think an aid for walking would be a stick or a frame.

griff62

Jason 85

I’m on inhalers for my COPD. I can only take mine when I need it but not as a crutch using it all the time. What I mean is you can’t use it every couple of minutes. If I accidentally take too much, it gives me the shakes. Hope things get sorted out for you. 🙂