Paper based review anyone?
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herroabii
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I have several incurable diseases, spontaneous allergic reactions that result in full body reactions and swelling, uncontrollable bowels and a carer. My carer is because I cannot go outside alone, and when anxious I get a bit mean and she is there to " stop retaliation from the general public". ( quote in care plan ) I have several conditions that affect everything in my daily life so I answered all but 2 questions ( I can read and understand signs )
I phoned pip today, as my fexofenadine 180mg has been upped from 1 to 4 a day as my face won't stop swelling so I wanted to add this to my change of circumstances. The woman said as an update I've been passed to the assessment centre. Phoned the assessment centre line, and I said I didn't add on my form I have 17 hospital appts from now until Christmas so I need to be unavailable on these dates, the assessment centre lady replied well actually we've been sent 50 extra sheets of information so we are looking at a paper based review. I did send in around 100 sheets of medical, 2 care plans, letter from 2 carers and a previous carer, a sick note, a list of my diagnosis, and several letters from several specialists saying things like " ____ is incurable, I explained it's not a magic pill you will still be unwell"
My pip was up for review April 2020 but I was put on tons of new meds and was able to leave the house only with support so put in for a change of circumstance, never had paper based review, has anyone else and did it go well? I have always had face to face, and I can't see why they wouldn't want to see me.
I phoned pip today, as my fexofenadine 180mg has been upped from 1 to 4 a day as my face won't stop swelling so I wanted to add this to my change of circumstances. The woman said as an update I've been passed to the assessment centre. Phoned the assessment centre line, and I said I didn't add on my form I have 17 hospital appts from now until Christmas so I need to be unavailable on these dates, the assessment centre lady replied well actually we've been sent 50 extra sheets of information so we are looking at a paper based review. I did send in around 100 sheets of medical, 2 care plans, letter from 2 carers and a previous carer, a sick note, a list of my diagnosis, and several letters from several specialists saying things like " ____ is incurable, I explained it's not a magic pill you will still be unwell"
My pip was up for review April 2020 but I was put on tons of new meds and was able to leave the house only with support so put in for a change of circumstance, never had paper based review, has anyone else and did it go well? I have always had face to face, and I can't see why they wouldn't want to see me.
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Just to add, when I had a MR about 6 years ago, I did send in paper evidence and went from 0 to 12 points in daily living, I didn't need a tribunal etc and my last pip assessment 4 years ago I kept my 12 points daily living but gained standard mobility, this is because I put in change of circumstance0
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Hi @herroabii, a paper based assessment is rare but this is not a bad thing. If they believe they have enough evidence to make the decision without seeing you then they will issue a paper based assessment. I really hope things work out and please do let us know how you get on.
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Chloe_Scope said:Hi @herroabii, a paper based assessment is rare but this is not a bad thing. If they believe they have enough evidence to make the decision without seeing you then they will issue a paper based assessment. I really hope things work out and please do let us know how you get on.
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Hi,If a paper based assessment is completed, once the report has been returned to DWP you can ring and request a copy if you live in the UK. This will give you some idea what the decision is likely to be because they mostly go with the report.2
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Ah right this is news to me! Didn't know I could request anything from them. Thanks a lot!0
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Hi I recently had a paper based review was expecting to have f2f but had a call from decision maker who asked me few questions and then informed me they were increasing my award from standard daily living to enhanced and keeping my enhanced mobility. I was totally surprised by not having a f2f . My conditions are left leg amputation diabetes blind in one eye and glaucoma and peripheral neuropathy
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janer1967 said:Hi I recently had a paper based review was expecting to have f2f but had a call from decision maker who asked me few questions and then informed me they were increasing my award from standard daily living to enhanced and keeping my enhanced mobility. I was totally surprised by not having a f2f . My conditions are left leg amputation diabetes blind in one eye and glaucoma and peripheral neuropathy
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No, not all decision makers call you. They will only call if they have a question to ask you before making a decision.
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Good post herroabii, thanks for putting it on.
A friend of mine got a paper based decision for enhanced for both daily living and mobility. She has spina bifida and is a full time wheelchair user and on kidney dialysis. She has a high care dependency.
PIP isnt awarded on diagnosis/condition, but on care needs and how your condition affects you.
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@pollyanna1052 ahh see I have 2 carers that do everything for me or that supervise me to make sure I'm alright, all of my Pip assessment have had F2F so far but in the last 4 years allsorts has developed.
When I sent this one in for example I did
I cannot leave the house or plan any journey without another person. So, I photocopied the page of my care plan that said this was true, photocopied all my hospital letters that had I was accompanied by carer as can't go out alone, and highlighted it all for every single question I answered to. Hopefully I just gave them plenty of evidence as I'd read when there is no f2F that means you don't qualify then I obviously panicked.
glad your friend got hersand thanks for the reply letting me know it's not necessarily bad news!
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herroabii said:I need xomeone to cook for me, get me up and put me to bed, toilet, shower and dress me. Cant go out alone and am unable to weight bear. Been@pollyanna1052 ahh see I have 2 carers that do everything for me or that supervise me to make sure I'm alright, all of my Pip assessment have had F2F so far but in the last 4 years allsorts has developed.
When I sent this one in for example I did
I cannot leave the house or plan any journey without another person. So, I photocopied the page of my care plan that said this was true, photocopied all my hospital letters that had I was accompanied by carer as can't go out alone, and highlighted it all for every single question I answered to. Hopefully I just gave them plenty of evidence as I'd read when there is no f2F that means you don't qualify then I obviously panicked.
glad your friend got hersand thanks for the reply letting me know it's not necessarily bad news!
I`ve had this disability for 20 years and as yet have no diagnosis. It progressed from foot drop to total immobility within 2 years.
Some days it`s hard to smile but I keep going.
You take care chick xxx
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