Further evidence for MR

Polly2

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. 

Polly2

I will do that Monday, thanks for the help

debbiedo49

Good luck

lindadenise

Good luck

Polly2

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

Congratulations @Polly2, that's great news!

Richard_Scope

Fantastic news @Polly2

Polly2

Thanks just in time for christmas. Miracles do happen ☺ 

Polly2

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

It depends on the difficulty you have. for example,, a person with weak grip may need to use a button hook

Polly2

Thanks you very much, wasnt aware there was such a thing

Yadnad

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

Thanks @yadnad