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PIP Descriptor Going Out - Prompting

Hello,
I already posted the following question, but have not got a reply, yet. I asked a similar question last year, but gather some PIP regulations have changed.
I'm trying to understand PIP properly to get ready to fill in an application form, so would be grateful for any advice - as it's an important issue for me.
I gather there have been some changes in PIP rules lately, so could do with some updated clarity on Prompting.
I'm trying to understand PIP properly to get ready to fill in an application form, so would be grateful for any advice - as it's an important issue for me.
I gather there have been some changes in PIP rules lately, so could do with some updated clarity on Prompting.
PIP Descriptor
Going Out
b. Needs prompting to be able to undertake any journey to avoid overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant. 4 points
Can anyone please clarify what exactly is meant by Prompting for the above descriptor, "Going Out".
That is, does the person doing the prompting need to be present, or can it be acceptable to prompt the person in need by phone and/or text?
Thanks
Replies
At present there’s no definitive answer. It’s certainly arguable and remote supervision was accepted in DLA cases. I think by phone is a winnable argument. Text may, and I emphasise “may” as in this is a personal view, be a harder case to make. A phone call implies that you have engaged with a person trying to encourage etc. It’s clear that what’s taking place involves one person prompting. The other person could acquiesce or resist but they’re at least engaged in being prompted. However, texts, like alarm reminders, are one way. Someone could send you a text that you simply ignore.
Bottom line? Don’t worry about it until there’s something to worry about. Better to concentrate on form filling accurately with detail.
thanks