PIP assessment what is the meaning of this???

AMayfield

Although minimal functional restrictions are currently present. Given that she has multiple longterm physical conditions and longterm mental health conditions which are known to be fluctuating in nature medically it is reasonable to suggest a review period of 1 year and 6 months to assess whether there has been any change in finctional ability. 

Ami2301

Hi @AMayfield welcome to the community! Could you tell us a bit more please? Then we can try and help you

AMayfield

Hi! That is my assessor’s comment in my PIP assessment. I have long term Physical condition which is my spinal cord not being able to bend although I can do my everyday stuff but limited due to my back pains and I depends on pain releiver. I also have bipolar diagnosed since I was 8 years old. With my Universal Credit I have been rewarded 15 months limited capability to work and was advised to claim PIP. Thanks!!

AMayfield

Would this mean I am regarded with disability? ? Will this mean I will be rewarded with PIP? Thanks a lot! ?

poppy123456

AMayfield said:

Would this mean I am regarded with disability? ? Will this mean I will be rewarded with PIP? Thanks a lot! ?

No, it's doesn't mean you'll be awarded. What you need to look for in the report is boxes with dots/ticks and these will be somewhere at the back of the report. Use the PIP descriptors here and compare those dots/ticks against them to see what score, if any is recommended. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Global/Migrated_Documents/adviceguide/pip-9-table-of-activities-descriptors-and-points.pdf

Usually the decision maker goes with the report but you'll still need to wait for the decision to be made. If you're not happy then you have 1 month from the date of the decision to request the Mandatory Reconsideration (MR)

twonker

AMayfield said:

Would this mean I am regarded with disability? ? Will this mean I will be rewarded with PIP? Thanks a lot! ?

No, not likely. They are saying that you have some level of disability but not enough that causes the impact that you would need to get an award. 

AMayfield

PIP Assessment points I found online...

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/519157/response/1244885/attach/3/FOI2018%2003600%20Final%20Table.pdf

AMayfield

PIP with Mental Health Condition. 

https://www.homeless.org.uk/sites/default/files/site-attachments/PIP%20and%20Mental%20Health%20Feb%202018.pdf