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Kittyc
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Anyone got any tips about the phone assessment for hidden disabilities. I have one on monday - not sure how it is going to work as I have got severe hearing loss
lol could be funny x

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Hi @Kittyc
What is your phone assessment for? Is it for PIP?
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Hi and welcome
Do they know you have hearing loss if not maybe you should alert them so they can make adaptions.
Is there anyone who could be available to support you and sit with you during the call who could act as a medium
Have a look at the copy of the form you sent so you are familiar with what you put as the questions will be based around that.
Have some examples ready about how you are against the descriptors eg what happens if you try and do the task if you can do it, jf not why not, do you need support or use an aid, what happened when you last tried to do the task
There are lots of posts on our pip section about phone assessments which you may find useful -
Apologies it is for a blue badge
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i've been through the pip assessment process and it was better than I imagined. I have a phone assessment for a blue badge, as I keep getting knocked over lol or clipped by cars. I was thinking about asking for some bubble wrap xx
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Apologies @Kittyc. I clearly had a Wednesday brain moment, as you've put this in the Blue Badge category! Have you told them that you have hearing loss? As Jane said, they might be able to make the phone call more accessible to you if you let them know. Is it a mobility assessment you'll be having? I'm glad the PIP process went better than you imagined.
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No worries. I hope they know I have severe hearing loss as that is one of the reason I am applying, along with anxiety and depression
I'll get my live transcript app ready and she will have to be patient. Just wondering what sort of questions they ask. I applied via the hidden disabilities route
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No one can tell you what questions they will ask because it will depend on how those conditions affect you. I would imagine it will be based on your risk when you're out. I don't know of anyone that's had a telephone assessment for the BB. I automatically qualify for this so no assessment has ever been needed.Good luck.
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Had my assessment and sent some more evidence. Not too bad and survived being able to hear x
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Glad its over with just the wait now
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Thanks for letting us know @Kittyc
Keep us updated with the outcome!
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I'm pleased your assessment seemed to be good @Kittyc - I hope all goes well.
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Thank you and send off my pip report as evidence, as that had some good stuff in it too. Thanks again and all things crossed x
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They will send you a decision letter once it's been made. If successful they will ask for payment for the blue badge before they send it to you. If you're refused you can appeal that decision by requesting a review. Good luck.
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I have had to pay for the blue badge when I sent in the application form. All things crossed as being run over three times in a space of 6 months isnt good to be honest lol
lol x
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Wow guys got some news - which happened quite quickly. But just had an email to say I have got a badge xxx that is fabulous news. Thank you so much for all your advice and support xxx much love xx
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That's great @Kittyc - hopefully you won't need bubble wrap after all!
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Thanks everyone and no bubble wrap required - which is fabulous news xxx
so chuffed xxx
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