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Pip report on way

So posting on my husbands behalf, assessment was Tuesday, his report is with Dwp by Thursday so phoned Friday to ask if she could send a copy of report which she has. Hoping it comes quickly but she said it can take 7-10 days to arrive.
It’s been such a long process I was shocked. We phoned in August, had five face to faces cancelled, 1 just didn’t show up. Finally had the assessment now I think it was okay? She wasn’t nasty or disrespectful at least. After reading some of the horror stories on here I was worried it would be worse than it needs to be.
Is the report fairly easy to understand?
my Husband can’t read complicated or anything other than basic text so I’m going to explain it to him when we get it I just hope there’s no lies in it because reading some of the threads it seems this is quite a common thing that happens.
Is there any positive experiences where the report reflected 100% truthful account of the assessment? I’ve reD some where some say 90% was true it just worried me that someone can manipulate answers to make you score less?
For example A was asked to spell world. He couldn’t do it mentally but wrote it down took a minute for him to try get it right which he did. She then asked him to close his eyes and spell it backwards which he couldn’t do. Just worried coz I’ve read examples that because they managed eventually to get a word right then they said they could read fine.
Any good experiences or are they all pretty much like that?
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Spelling "world' backwards is a fairly basic test of cognitive function. GPs do it, and also taking 7 from 100, then take 7 from the total etc.
If your husband can't do it then it will indicate to the assessor that he may have some difficulty in planning routes etc, and making decisions.
I have had 1 PIP assessment and 1 review. I had no issues with either and was awarded what I felt was fair.
The last one was just paper based and was given a higher award as I had additional conditions.
I wasn't asked to do any spelling or maths probably as my conditi9ons are all physical and I said on my forms that I coujld complete these activities.
Good luck and keep us informed when you get the report
Points are not added in any report. It's recommendation, although yes usually they go with the report. It has been known for them to go against it but it's rare.