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PIP F2F Assessment

Hello Everyone,
I made a claim for PIP in June 2019 and finally had my PIP F2F assessment in my home last Wednesday (4th March). I've had mental health issues all my life but more pronounced in the last 10 years (formally diagnosed with Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder and Social Anxiety in 2012 after observation and assessment on a psychiatric ward).
After my PIP F2F assessment I can't stop worrying and constantly keep googling what happens next? Constantly going over what I said but can't remember exactly. What if it's declined? I have no income whatsoever and I'm terrified of becoming homeless. I resigned from my job in October 2019 after another meltdown (observed in A&E then received home visits from the mental health team in my local area). Daren't apply for UC as it has such bad press and I can't get to appointments.
On Tuesday I received a text from the DWP stating that they had received my PIP assessment report and read somewhere that you can ask for a copy of your assessment; I just want to make sure they didn't lie. At what point can I make this request for a copy of the assessment?
If they decline the claim I really don't know what to do and suicide ideation is stronger than ever at the moment (apologies if this is too much information, but I'm scared to death).
Any information and/or advice you could provide would be greatly appreciated (just so that I can stop googling and getting hooked on reading all the negative information I keep finding online).
Many thanks in advance,
Minnie
I made a claim for PIP in June 2019 and finally had my PIP F2F assessment in my home last Wednesday (4th March). I've had mental health issues all my life but more pronounced in the last 10 years (formally diagnosed with Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder and Social Anxiety in 2012 after observation and assessment on a psychiatric ward).
After my PIP F2F assessment I can't stop worrying and constantly keep googling what happens next? Constantly going over what I said but can't remember exactly. What if it's declined? I have no income whatsoever and I'm terrified of becoming homeless. I resigned from my job in October 2019 after another meltdown (observed in A&E then received home visits from the mental health team in my local area). Daren't apply for UC as it has such bad press and I can't get to appointments.
On Tuesday I received a text from the DWP stating that they had received my PIP assessment report and read somewhere that you can ask for a copy of your assessment; I just want to make sure they didn't lie. At what point can I make this request for a copy of the assessment?
If they decline the claim I really don't know what to do and suicide ideation is stronger than ever at the moment (apologies if this is too much information, but I'm scared to death).
Any information and/or advice you could provide would be greatly appreciated (just so that I can stop googling and getting hooked on reading all the negative information I keep finding online).
Many thanks in advance,
Minnie
Replies
Poppy123456
Thanks again for your response. I've contacted the DWP and asked for a copy of the PIP assessment and they said it would be posted out (I live in England). Never having claimed any benefits before this is all very new to me and it's a bit of a minefield (already taken 9 months to have the F2F assessment). Suppose it's a waiting game from now.
I live alone, rent and don't have anyone who can support me financially. Thanks for the link, I'll check and see what, if anything, I might be able to claim, especially if PIP is declined. The Mandatory Reconsideration just looks like an uphill battle, not sure if I'm up to it, but thanks for the information, something to consider.
Chiarieds
Sage advice and thank you for the warm welcome. I agree it's time to stop catastrophising and wait to see what happens. Will definitely keep you posted once I receive the outcome (good or bad).
Very best wishes,
Minnie
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I hope and trust you get the right outcome, but if the report is flawed, please do challenge it. Your local advice agency may be able to help you with an appeal.
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On a different topic you may be eligible for NEW STYLE ESA, depending on your NI contributions in the last two tax years.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance
I would strongly suggest (per poppy) getting a benefit check from your local advice agency if you have no current income.
If you need to claim UC to help with housing costs, you may be able to get help with the application process:
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/About-Us/News/Help-to-claim
Your LA may be able to help with Council Tax reduction.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/help-with-your-council-tax-council-tax-reduction/council-tax-reduction-making-an-application/council-tax-reduction-who-can-apply/
It is much better to access what help you can now. Please take care of yourself.
Good luck.