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Query re:PIP LETTER RECEIVED

I got a letter this morning indicating that the independent assessment service was seeking more information from my health professionals, despite me including a lot of supporting evidence within my initial application for PIP, and potentially as a result of the professionals response a decision may be reached without necessary speaking with me, have people experiences of this?
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https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-self-test
https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/rights-restrictions/money-benefits-and-employment/personal-independence-payment-pip/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/
Although medical evidence is very helpful, a well written PIP form is essential.
Evidence could come from your friend, who could describe what they do for you.
A couple of important PIP points -
A) " ‘Reliably’ - the most important PIP word It’s vital that, before you complete your form, you understand that just because you can carry out an activity, that doesn’t mean you are prevented from scoring points for being unable to do it. Guidance issued by the DWP states that you need to be able to complete an activity ‘reliably’ in order for it to apply. According to the guidance, ‘reliably’ means whether you can do so:
• Safely – in a fashion that is unlikely to cause harm to themselves or to another person.
• To a necessary and acceptable standard – given the nature of the activity.
• Repeatedly – as often as is reasonably required.
• In a reasonable time period no more than twice as long as a person without a physical or mental health condition would take to carry out the activity."
B ) PIP looks at how you are on the majority of days over 12 months. If you can't do an activity reliably at any point in the day as required (unless it is just "momentary"), then the relevant descriptor should apply.
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