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In concluding a PIP face to face assessment.......
Yadnad
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I've had a look at the assessors guide for PIP as directed by Mike Hughes and to be honest it is an eye opener of the first degree
First of all I was looking at this section:
Concluding the face-to-face consultation
Prior to concluding face-to-face consultations, HPs should give claimants an overview of the findings they have taken from the consultation, including an indication of the fluctuation and variability of function they have recorded. Claimants should be invited to clarify any points and ask any questions they have about the assessment procedure, and ask whether there is anything else they would like to include. The HP should always attempt to respond to any issues or concerns they express.
I wonder if this is ever offered? I certainly was never asked in the three assessments that I had.
How do you enforce this?
First of all I was looking at this section:
Concluding the face-to-face consultation
Prior to concluding face-to-face consultations, HPs should give claimants an overview of the findings they have taken from the consultation, including an indication of the fluctuation and variability of function they have recorded. Claimants should be invited to clarify any points and ask any questions they have about the assessment procedure, and ask whether there is anything else they would like to include. The HP should always attempt to respond to any issues or concerns they express.
I wonder if this is ever offered? I certainly was never asked in the three assessments that I had.
How do you enforce this?
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Never had the offer to go through what the assessor had written and concluded and was never offer the opportunity of commenting on the report by asking the assessor questions.
One simple answer YOU CAN'T.
They write the rules and bend them to and break them to suite.
I created one of the campaign election videos for Labour, and Jeremy Corbyn,
This is a new version of Emeli Sande, Hope "You Are Not Alone
You can see the video here.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P5o8hRHh9IY
Hopefully I will get a little peace for now.
I created one of the campaign election videos for Labour, and Jeremy Corbyn,
This is a new version of Emeli Sande, Hope "You Are Not Alone
You can see the video here.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P5o8hRHh9IY
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers
All concerned need to bear in mind that this is guidance. Whilst it is not binding it is there for a reason and must be known to the HCP and, at minimum, Tauren account of. It’s not difficult to show when it hasn’t been and it is incredibly useful for anyone about to attend an assessment who will learn much they never will online for example.