PIP assessment

My mum had her assessment. The lady from Atos seemed lovely she shook our hands on welcome, she noticed my mum had an ailment we never knew about She told my mum on two occasions how poorly she is and disagreed with one particular thing the GP had said in mum's favour.i asked if she could go through the report with us , she said no but we can ask DWP for the report, then she said but I can assure you you have nothing to worry about.i showed her out and at the door she shook my hand and said iv to look after myself .she seemed so nice .Do I ask for the report? 

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    It is always a good idea to ask for the report even if just for your records

    CR
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 215 Listener
    Yes I will then thank you 
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 215 Listener
    edited January 2018
    It is always a good idea to ask for the report even if just for your records

    CR
    @CockneyRebel Hi who actually points the pip points?
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    The HCP will make the recommendation but it is the DWP Case Manager that makes the award. The CM does not have any medical knowledge and relys on the HCP

    CR
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 215 Listener
    The HCP will make the recommendation but it is the DWP Case Manager that makes the award. The CM does not have any medical knowledge and relys on the HCP

    CR
    Thankyou
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 215 Listener
    @CockneyRebel hi asked for my mums assessment report today they said 7 to 10 days is that working days ?
  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,439 Championing
    Hello, yes , by reading the report you will see what your award should or will be so read carefully and if it looks good then you will have to wait for the official award letter about 6 to 8 weeks in some areas longer, anxious times but if the report is in your favour it's the comfirmation letter that get you down.
  • Henry
    Henry Community member Posts: 64 Contributor
    I  cannot  understand.  HIP  or  CM  abbreviation .
    What  does this mean ?
  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,439 Championing
    @Henry
    I think someone typed the wrong letters. HP health professional who do the acessment, DWP department of work and pensions, the government department who administered the Benefits PIP,ESA ect. DC decision maker, person who reads acessment report from the HP and makes your award. I hope this helps with the abbreviations people use.