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Assessor-in-training on telephone assessment

Had my pip assessment yesterday by telephone. Does anybody know if one assessor has to do the assessment as I had the manager listening in to my interview then jumping in and also asking me questions. Apparently the reason the manager was listening in was part of the training, the other assessor only introduced herself as Jenny. Also can I be asked hypothetical questions as the meaning of hypothetical is "questions based upon assumptions and not the facts". Thanks
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Good Morning & Welcome to our online community/family.
Yes it does sound like they were doing a training session.
It also looks like the manager was completing the questions that were being missed.
You can request the report to see if there was any hypothetical questions.
I do hope that this is okay?????
@steve51
No probs that’s my Pleasure.
I will pass your post onto a senior member here at Scope for you.
He will be able to help you further!!
Hi @Adrian_Scope
Can you please let me know if if you have any further questions????
@steve51
That’s great & yes please 😃😃
@steve51
No probs.
Here’s some info for you about Benefits I do hope that this will help??
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/benefits-funding-extra-costs-of-being-disabled/
There is a Benefit Calculator that will also help.
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/calculate-your-benefits/
Please please let me know if you need any further help????
@steve51
As for your work capability assessment for UC they are completely separate and different benefits one outcome does not affect the other, however it is good sense to provide the WCA a copy of your PIP assessment if it is a positive outcome.
Fo example I got my PIP award without any issues but WCA I was found fit for work even though I was housebound and had to fight this through to tribunal before I was awarded LCWRA.
Good luck keep us uodated on the outcome
The idea of hypothetical questions in this context is meaningless. They don't know you. They only know what you've submitted so far. Based on that they will have certain assumptions and if those are wrong then it's on you to correct them. They can only ask questions based on assumptions because there are no "facts" as such until a DWP decision maker has decided what is or is not fact on the balance of probabilities. If they knew the answer to a question there would be no point in asking it!
When someone has a go there is no way a manager would tell the trainee what to ask nor how to ask it. The areas you cover are dictated by the law and the answers given might lead you different routes for which no questions could be prepared in advance. The way in which you ask those questions us your own style, which takes time to develop.
Had a text from dwp saying they have my report, I've requested a copy. Just on the point of 2 people asking me questions the agent on the phone for dwp told me only one person has been put down as doing the interview ( a nurse ) and the manager was only observing. I will let you know how many dots I get if I get the report before my decision. Thanks