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ainew201
ainew201 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
Hi I have applied for pip as I have anxiety PTSD and depression, I have called today for a date for interview , they have told me they are wanting to do a written assessment instead , so they basically want more info of my doctor , I’m not to sure if this is a good thing or not , any advice form any one will be appreciated 

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Pioneering
    Hi ainew201 

    Welcome to the community :) 

    I think as long as you aare able to communicate how your condition impacts your daily living and mobility, I'm sure a written assessment should be fine. If you are uncomfortable with doing it that way perhaps it might be worth calling them to request a telephone assessment instead?  
  • ainew201
    ainew201 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Hi Ross , I didn’t realise I could do that , atm I will just leave it how it is , I’ve just never heard of that happening before 
    thanks for reply 
  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,153 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @ainew201

    Welcome it’s great to meet you this afternoon.

    I am one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.

    We have got some good pip info on our site.

    https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/personal-independence-payment-pip/

    Please let me know if you have any problems with the info????

    @steve51
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,345 Disability Gamechanger
    HI and welcome,

    A written assessment? Do you mean a paper based assessment? If so then this means that potentially a telephone assessment may not be needed because they may have enough of information to do a paper assessment. I would leave it a week and ring again anhd they maybe able to give you more information on what's happening. If they can't get the extra information needed from your Doctor then a paper based assessment may not be possible.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • ainew201
    ainew201 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    yes he did say paper based assessment , is this a common procedure and does it go against your claim , basically what I’m saying is does this mean I’m not eligible for pip
    thanks 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,345 Disability Gamechanger
    No, it's not very common but it can and does happen. My daughter had a paper based PIP assessment for her review. No it doesn't mean you're not eligible. However, don't get your hopes up too much because they could still decide a phone assessment is needed.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • ainew201
    ainew201 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Yes no point getting my hopes up , don’t expect to be accepted tbh 
  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,153 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @ainew201

    Yes best not get your hopes up.

    Mind you I will keep my “fingers & toes crossed” for you.

    Please please let me know how things go if you don’t mind.

    @steve51

  • ainew201
    ainew201 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    I will let use all no , Anyone no time frames , I called on the 2nd of June sent my forms in by the 2nd of July ?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,345 Disability Gamechanger
    There's no timescales. backlogs cause delays and these vary area to area.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi and welcome to the community, as advised there are no timescales on wait times and if you only sent forms back on 2nd July it isnt a long wait as yet.

    I also wanted to add I had a paper based assessment on my last review as well 

    Fingers crossed for you 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,007 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @ainew201 - & welcome to the community from me too. I hope the advice given above has explained about paper based assessments. Keep in touch & let us know how you get on, & chat here any time. :)

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