Pip assessment — Scope | Disability forum
If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.

Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Please read our updated community house rules and community guidelines.

Pip assessment

Options
winnie44
winnie44 Community member Posts: 8 Listener
in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi 
I’m new!!!
i had a pip assessment today, was absolutely petrified waiting for her to arrive, I’ve read a lot of bad stories.

i have arthritis, sclerosis of the hips, depression, anxiety, coeliac disease, bile acid malabsorption, I’m 39. 

She asked me lots of questions and seemed sympathetic when I got upset a couple of times, she said bless you a few times to me.

she asked me how far I can walk and I said ooh gosh it’s hard to say as I’m always in pain, so I answered I can walk to my car which is approx 10 meters but I would be in pain, she said that’s fine, I joked and said I wish I had timed it, she said well you know for next time!!

what does that mean?? 

Im second guessing my answers now and feel like I talked myself out of some. 

So stressful but glad it’s over x 
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • winnie44
    winnie44 Community member Posts: 8 Listener
    Options
    she told me her timescale was 45 mind and they shouldn’t go over, it was about an hour in total. 
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,458 Disability Gamechanger
    Options
    Winnie44, hello and welcOn my way! to the community, next week ring DWP and request a copy of your acessment report, on receiving your report you will be able to work out what your award might be but you have to wait for the official award notification letter for comfirmation. Good luck winnie44,
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • winnie44
    winnie44 Community member Posts: 8 Listener
    Options
    Thanks wilko 
    I just keep going through my head what I answered and now I’m worried, yes I will do that thanks x 
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Brightness

Categories

Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.

Do you need advice on your energy costs?


Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our
Disability Energy Support webpage.