Further evidence for MR

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Polly2
Polly2 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected
edited October 2018 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Hi, my first post so be gentle ☺, ive had a pip. Assessment an got the fat old zero points. Have Rheumatoid Arthritis along with a string of other illnesses. My pip form was very thorough with things i am unable to do etc. Sent in a good Rheumatology report stating i had been reffered to an Occupational Therapist. Too cut a long story short, my assessment was fabricated so badly it didnt represent me at all. Said things i had said an done. Most of which wasn't even asked. Familiar story to many im sure.

Did a thorough Mr picking out things that did or didn't apply to me. Got all my doctors notes an reports from consultants an sent it all in. I asked my OT for a report which she initally refused due to DWP contacting them pretty much saying she didn't have to do this. Im thinking its less evidence for us at tribunal. Anyway after 3 weeks ive pushed her a bit further an she decided she would write it .

My question is Dwp still havnt made an Mr decision, theyve had all my evidence for 4 weeks. If i send the new report in now an the decison is made before it reaches them, will they even look at it? Its very detailed as to what help shes given me an what further help is needed. Ie what aids shes provided an what excercises she is offerrering  to help my independence further. Sorry that was longer than indended. 

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  • Polly2
    Polly2 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected
    I will do that Monday, thanks for the help
  • debbiedo49
    debbiedo49 Online Community Member Posts: 2,890 Championing
    Good luck
  • lindadenise
    lindadenise Online Community Member Posts: 302 Empowering
    Good luck
  • Polly2
    Polly2 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected
    Just to give a quick update. I rang the DWP this morning. Its been 9 weeks since i submitted my MR. Amazing news I went from zero points to an award. Monies will go into my account on  Monday.  Felt a bit of a fool as i burst in to tears on the phone. Massive relief as i was preparing for a tribunal. 
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Congratulations @Polly2, that's great news!
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,779 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Fantastic news @Polly2
    :)
  • Polly2
    Polly2 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected
    Thanks just in time for christmas. Miracles do happen ☺ 
  • Polly2
    Polly2 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected
    Wonder if anyone can offer some advice. Just had my mr through the post an scored 11 points for care. Im happy but one of the discriptors about dressing upper body i scored 2 points for using an aid. That isnt true i need assistance from another person. What aid is there even available that would help? 
  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Online Community Member Posts: 5,188 Championing
    It depends on the difficulty you have. for example,, a person with weak grip may need to use a button hook
  • Polly2
    Polly2 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected
    Thanks you very much, wasnt aware there was such a thing
  • Yadnad
    Yadnad Posts: 2,884 Championing
    Polly2 said:
    Thanks you very much, wasnt aware there was such a thing
    There are plenty of aids for most things including dressing/undressing.

    A few of them are here
    https://www.helpinghand.co.uk/catalogue/range.aspx?gid=42879&pg=IcrW6st22QkskIr36+yUsw==

  • Polly2
    Polly2 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Connected
    Thanks @yadnad