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DLA to PIP

Hi all
I’m currently going through the move from DLA to PIP. I have physical and mental issues. Currently get High rate mobility and middle rate care.
I have suicidal thoughts and have put on claim form that I plan to end it all if I have to attend a medical. Doctor wrote a letter confirming physical and mental issues.
Letter sent to DWP via my MP’s office. The next day DWP phoned MP to say Capita are arranging a home visit.
I am scared stiff about this visit. With all the horror stories about these visits by Capita.
What will happen at the visit?
Thanks
I’m currently going through the move from DLA to PIP. I have physical and mental issues. Currently get High rate mobility and middle rate care.
I have suicidal thoughts and have put on claim form that I plan to end it all if I have to attend a medical. Doctor wrote a letter confirming physical and mental issues.
Letter sent to DWP via my MP’s office. The next day DWP phoned MP to say Capita are arranging a home visit.
I am scared stiff about this visit. With all the horror stories about these visits by Capita.
What will happen at the visit?
Thanks
Replies
Read through your PIP form so you know what you put
Make no special effort on the day, stick to your normal routine
Take your meds as prescribed
It is up to you which room you have your assesment in
The assessor does not have the right to look around your home and probably won't anyway
Have your ID ready
If you can, have somebody with you
Assessors have a habit of coming early
They will watch every thing you do, how you hand them your ID, how you sit, how you stand.
We are all used to giving positive answers
Q "How are you?"
A " I'm fine " even when you are not
Be aware of the yes questions
ie assessor " Can you cook a simple meal ?"
Answer " Yes, but I need a perching stool as i cannot stand for long "
If you answer as above the assessor will stop listening at " Yes............."
instead try
" No, but if I use a stool to sit on I can "
When you answer "No..........." The assessor has to listen to what you say
HCP are often asking how long can you walk not how far. 1 or 2 minutes does not sound much but very slow walking is measured as 45 metres per minute
Have a look at the B&W self test
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
I am sure others will add more advice
Good luck and do let us know how you get on
CR