Pip tribunal by telephone on friday

maggy

Can anyone help me with this I'm terrified for this call I've waited 64 weeks I got refused got 6 points for daily living and 4 for mobility 

woodbine

Hi the only advice I have is to think carefully before answering their questions, I hope it all goes your way let us know how you get on, and good luck

Denise11

I agree with woodbine and hope it will turnout to be fine for you!  

maggy

Thank you

knightie

Get yourself a rough guide to the questions they will ask,And make yourself some notes,Also write a little statement for the end of the interview,So you get your whole point across to them,I had mine a few weeks ago,And I have to say they were very nice,Nothing like going for a face to face with someone who doesn’t have a clue what there doing medically,And speak about your disability from the claim date and how it affected you,If your condition has worsened they just want to know what it was like when you made the claim,Good luck and relax 👍👍

maggy

Cheers I'll let you know x

Chloe_Scope

I really hope it goes well on Friday @maggy! Please do let us know.

maggy

I get carers premium so will I ve refused for having it

Denise11

Maggi

Why are you going to refuse the Carers  Premium?  I nearly did that and talk about it to my GP as I really did feel that I shouldn't have it, that I had enough with what was DLA!

But, things are going to be hard after this Virus and Brexit, money will be very tight, so this is what the GP said.  You may feel that you should refuse it but nobody can see into the future and you might need more help.  But, the GP said that if I refuse that benefit and then applied for it later on, the DWP could say  "Sorry, but you refused it before, and now we can't help you, as the government has changed the system yet again, so you're no longer entitled to that benefit ".  If they award you Carers Premium, take it!

Denise

janer1967

Hi and welcome good luck for the tribunal

Have a look through your bundle and your original application in advance and make notes to point out how you think you should have scored against the descriptors and how it is hen you complete the task in question eg what happened when you last tried to do it, how often you can complete it, any aids or assistance you need. 

As mentioned before they are only interested in your condition at the time you applied as that is what you are appealing about.

It is a good idea to prepare a statement as they will ask if there is anything you want to add at the end

Good luck and fingers crossed for you

maggy

Thank. You all I doubt very much I will win but I'll try 

Lou67

[email protected] Good luck for tomorrow, just try taking your time before you answer. 

maggy

I'll let you all know tomorrow the outcome of I win I will collapse

Adrian_Scope

Fingers crossed for you today @maggy!

maggy

Absolutely horrendous that was I got grilled for hour half judge doctor and disabled woman doubt very much I would have won posting the decision out today first class cause they said I've waited two years for the hearing

katho31

very sorry what you had to go through  hoping and praying that you get the best of news asap, dont give up 

Lou67

@maggy Iv got my fingers crossed for you that you receive better news  than your expecting it’s a horrible process to go through. 

maggy

Thank you I was crying me eyes out at the end it was very gruelling

katho31

aww i bet it was, try to chill a little now, it does take it out of you

maggy

I'm worn out now in bed 

Lou67

The whole process from start to finish is a nightmare when claiming, but trying remember pip appeals have a good success rate 😊

maggy

I'm hoping x

lizzyburns

@maggy what type of questions do they ask? 

maggy

Where I got my stick why can't I get in out Bath on own do I know distance I said no idea so doctor said can you walk length of football pitch said no chance what about a double decker bus I said with great difficulty very slow and would have to stop a few times so he said so will wa take that as a no than I said yes 

maggy

Hour half I was on

Chloe_Scope

Sorry to hear it was really difficult @maggy! Please do let us know when you get a decision and we will keep our fingers crossed for you!