PA 6

Chrystal2807

Can anyone explain to me what a PA 6 is please. Someone mentioned to me this is normally at MR stage. DWP havent even made a decision yet

Joanne_Alumni

Hi, @Chrystal2807. It is my understanding that the PA6 is "a supplementary advice note (change of advice)". It might be sent to the Decision Maker to clarify a point or points from the original assessment. I guess it could happen if they received some late medical advice or other information. They might then complete a PA6.
Does this make sense in the context of your claim? You can request a copy of the PA6 if you have not got one.

Chrystal2807

Hi Joanne, yes thank you, that makes sense. The assessor refused to take further evidence on the day (even though i had been advised to keep it and give it to her). These documents (2 social services assessment reports and a pyschiatrist report) was very relevant to the case. Im concerned that a quality assurance manager from DWP sent it back to be looked at again by IAS and only asked them to look at one descriptor (planning and following a journey) even though many descriptors were underscored.....the evidence all (400 pages!) Thank you 

Joanne_Alumni

You're welcome 

Chrystal2807

It does seem like an insane amount, in actual fact it is......i live it everyday! I telephoned them prior to it going in and they said send the lot x

cristobal

@Chrystal2807 - I wonder if @ilovecats was hinting at the fact that no-one will have the time to read it....

400 pages is an average size novel!

Good luck though///

Chrystal2807

I know. Well fortunately I have spoken to them today and apparently they have never seen so much robust information. Hopefully that counts for something x