PIP Report

Nikki8577

hi all. 
Just had my report back from PIP not got decision yet but it’s clear what the decision will be. 
I was given nil points on each section by the assessor. I’ve read the report and feel very let down. 
Do I now have to wait for the decision letter to tell me before I can do anything? 
Trying not to let it get to me but I’m pretty annoyed all in all! 

lindadenise

Yes once received do MR as soon as you get it.

Tardis

You can't request a Mandatory Reconsideration until you have received the decision letter.  You can, however, get a head start on writing down your case for where you should have scored points and why.  

wilko

Tardis, is right having the report ahead of the award letter gives you an heads up ready to have a MR if required. What ever you decide focus on how your illness, disability impacts on your daily live In relationship to the PIP descriptors. 

Yadnad

Nikki8577 said:

hi all. 
Just had my report back from PIP not got decision yet but it’s clear what the decision will be. 
I was given nil points on each section by the assessor. I’ve read the report and feel very let down. 
Do I now have to wait for the decision letter to tell me before I can do anything? 
Trying not to let it get to me but I’m pretty annoyed all in all! 

I had that situation three times in a row. After the third, like you, I felt totally deflated and let down by the system. I just didn't have it in me to argue with the DWP anymore and gave up.

Tardis

@yadnad; OP posted asking what they could do and when.  Your mantra of 'just give up' doesn't help anyone.

lindadenise

I am going to tribunal on monday. I am seeing to the end 

cristobal

Tardis said:

@yadnad; OP posted asking what they could do and when.  Your mantra of 'just give up' doesn't help anyone.

I tend to agree with you Tardis...I'm new to this forum but it does seem that the "see it to the ends" comfortably outnumber the "just give up."

Nikki8577

I will be taking mine all the way. I find it both heartbreaking and disgusting that somebody can sit on my sofa and judge my pain. The notes state I did not appear in pain or anxious. She stated I smiled and answered her perfectly. Half the time I would ask my partner. Lots of what she said made no sense. My partner said as soon as she walked in the house he could see I had no chance of getting pip. I was off my tree on medication during the review!

Matilda

advicenow.org.uk/pip-tool 

will generate a mandatory reconsideration submission letter

poppy123456

Tardis said:

@yadnad; OP posted asking what they could do and when.  Your mantra of 'just give up' doesn't help anyone.

Totally agree with you here. It just seems like the story never ends and doesn't help anyone's situation.

poppy123456

Nikki8577 said:

hi all. 
Just had my report back from PIP not got decision yet but it’s clear what the decision will be. 
I was given nil points on each section by the assessor. I’ve read the report and feel very let down. 
Do I now have to wait for the decision letter to tell me before I can do anything? 
Trying not to let it get to me but I’m pretty annoyed all in all! 

When writing the letter of request for the MR you need to point out where you think you should have scored those points and your reasons why. Adding 2/3 examples of what happened the last time you did that activity.

Nikki8577

Thank you all so much and that website link was amazing help I’ve already filled that in ready to arm myself. I’m also signing up for a disability rights service who will hopefully help me. Sick of being judged because I don’t look in pain or distress. ?

lindadenise

Great i wish you luck i have my Tribunal on Monday will let you know how i get on.

Nikki8577

lindadenise said:

Great i wish you luck i have my Tribunal on Monday will let you know how i get on.

Wishing you lots of luck I’m sure all will be okay. Thanks for the support 

Yadnad

cristobal said:

Tardis said:

@yadnad; OP posted asking what they could do and when.  Your mantra of 'just give up' doesn't help anyone.

I tend to agree with you Tardis...I'm new to this forum but it does seem that the "see it to the ends" comfortably outnumber the "just give up."

I would agree with you. But what you must remember that for whatever reason there are some amongst us that simply could not face due to their illness/disability the stress involved in taking a claim to appeal.

I have been on both sides - wanting to give up as it seemed so hopeless but having the mental health team, social worker and social services welfare do the work for me that it was resolved before the tribunal and having no one to advise and just not able to cope with the stress of it all so had to give up.

It's not a black and white situation. some give up others don't it all depends on how ill/sick/disabled they are and what help is offered by the professionals

I have never been in a situation in claiming any benefits except after I became too ill to cope.

lindadenise

I have my appeal today i am very nervous stressed and had a sleepless night.
I will let you know how i get on 

affii1993

@lindadenise good luck and leu is know 

lindadenise

Will do not looking forward to it

Tardis

Good luck @lindadenise!

Nikki8577

Best of luck