PIP assessment

Toppy64

Hello , any advice would be so helpful . I have a PIP telephone assessment this week and I’m absolutely dreading it . I’ve heard many stories and feel sick and anxious about the whole thing . I have a fractured spine and osteoarthritis so the pain I’m in makes me more stressed. The only evidence they have are repeated fit notes from my doctor , any reassurance would be great thank you .

Kimi87

Assuming you kept a copy of your form, read through it before the assessment to remind yourself of your answers and the main points you want to make.

luvpink

@Toppy64

Hi

I agree with @Kimi87

They have given good advice.

When I had a telephone assessment it lasted an hour and I was questioned about everything I had wrote on the form.

It was very thorough.

I didn't submit much medical evidence because its how our disability affects us and I had submitted extra typed self testimony about that because there wasn't enough room on the form.

That was my previous assessment and I got a 3 year award.

This time it was paper based and I got a10 years "ongoing" award.

Enhanced on both mobility and daily living.

Good luck.

Holly_Scope

Hi @Toppy64 I can see you've had some really great advice from our members, so I don't have much more to add. Just thought I'd share a link to our website page about preparing for PIP assessments in case it's helpful - Preparing for your PIP assessment | Disability charity Scope UK.

Wishing you all the best with the assessment. 😊

Toppy64

Thank you all for your help . My assessment lasted 20 minutes, the lady was very pleasant and understanding. She basically went through my medication, how my conditions affect me and that was that . Literally 10 minutes later I had a text saying that DWP had received the written report and they’d be in touch , I thought that was quick so I’m thinking maybe I failed ! Time will tell I guess . Anyway thank you again z

luvpink

@Toppy64

Wishing you all the best and hopefully a positive outcome.

Toppy64

thank you I’ll be glad when it’s sorted , the whole thing is so stressful and I understand so many other people suffer the anxiety of not knowing and waiting so long aswell although it’s not long for me yet . I’ll let you know when I have an answer , thanks again.

Holly_Scope

Hi @Toppy64, thanks for letting us know how you got on. I'm really pleased it wasn't too long and the assessor was nice and understanding. I'm sorry it's impacting you at the minute, it's completely understandable but hopefully you'll hear back some good news asap. I've got everything crossed for you 😊

Toppy64

thank you so much, I’ll let you know when I know 😉