Why have I been put down for a home assessment?

Arnold

Had my letter for assessment and it is at home anyone know why and not at the centre ...went to the center the last time in my wheelchair I'm not bothered but Luke like to no why 

wilko

@Arnold, only guessing that a request had been asked for in your application, or they think that  a home accessment will identify your abilities and mobility far better than at the accessment Center as the accessor can see how you actually manage in your home environment. This may be a ploy by DWP to down grade your accessment watching you in your home natural environment copping or not managing the descriptors. Good luck.

CockneyRebel

Hi Arnold

Usually a home assessment is given when the AP recognises that you might have difficulty attending a centre or they had a vacant home visit slot and you were top of the pile

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Arnold

What are the discriptors ¿??

deb74

hi arnold. i was also suprised when i was told i would have my assessment in my own home. although i have mobility problems i am not in a wheelchair. i they want to see how you manage everyday life. for instance i live in an old workers cottage that is nearly 300 years old and has a windy steep staircase. and i was asked how i managed going up and down the stairs. i think they get a better understanding of your disability coming to your house .

sdoc94

Good morning Arnold. Capita tend to do the majority of their assessments at home. I had mine at home roughly 10 weeks ago!

In my opinion it's better!

Arnold

How did you get on if you don't mind me asking I had high rate dla for care and mobility

CockneyRebel

Hi Arnold

Have a look at the B&W self test for the points system, descriptors and criteria for an award

http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

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Arnold

I have got more than top marks on both

sdoc94

Hi,

My home assessment was fine - the assessor was a very nice woman and I was sceptical that she might be one of these horrible assessors who lies.

But by the looks of my award - she did not lie at all. She was honest about everything and I was awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility until 2021.

Good luck 

Arnold

I'll let you all know when I've had my assessment 

Arnold

Can you get to see what the assesoashas put down about you .   I'm going to have the assessment in my bedroom because that is the only place I'm comfortable in because I can't sit up for long will that be that is were I spend most of my time will this be OK

CockneyRebel

Hi Arnold

Yes you can choose to have the assessment in any room you want.

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Arnold

Had my assessment today lady seemed fine had high rate dla lifetime on both before does anyone know roughly how long it takes to hear and can I see what the assessor wrote about me ????

CockneyRebel

Hi Arnold

Glad your assessment went well. Give it a few days then ring DWP and ask for a copy of the report PA4

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Arnold

Thanks I will do you know there no please !!

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @Arnold, there should be a contact number on any letters you've had from them, which would be the best number to ring, or here are some details for DLA enquiries that I found online!