Is the PIP assessment based on what you put in the PIP application?

berry123

Hi all

Just wanted to know pip assessment is based on what you put on the pip application form am I right or not ?? 

janer1967

Hi 

On the whole yes it is 

chiarieds

HI @berry123 - Yes, the questions will relate to what you put in your claim pack. You may get some other questions, for example, I was asked what sort of accomodation did I have, how far was it from my front door to my son's car when he parked outside; could I walk to the end of the road. These still related to my mobility, so made sense. There are no 'trick' questions; they will have relevance to what you've already written.

berry123

@chiarieds tthank you i have kept copies what was filled and will making be notes so no contradiction for my assessment next week

berry123

@janer1967 thank you

berry123

Any tips on how I make notes guys 

chiarieds

Good luck for next week. Reading through what you've written is a good idea. Just to add, whilst you're making notes, if you hadn't given a couple of detailed explanations for each applicable activity/descripter as to why you have difficulty think about that now. How was it difficult, when did it happen, who witnessed it, was there any consequence to it? Also can you do an activity safely, to an acceptable standard, repeat it as often as would be reasonably expected, & does it take you longer than someone who doesn't have your disability?

Just be yourself, & ask them to repeat any questions if needed too.

berry123

@chiarieds thank.you once again 

chiarieds

You're very welcome. Please let us know how you get on, thank you.

berry123

@chiariedsI will definitely