Getting worried now about tribunal

ASDIBS

After reading some posts on here I'm now a little worried about the tribunal. Does anyone know what sort of questions are asked, are they just the same as the questions on the PIP form? I am my son's representative so I'm assuming that I will be able to answer on his behalf? At my son's review he got zero points but was initially awarded enhanced care and low rate mobility. We don't have a lot of medical evidence (he also has a bowel condition) as his hospital consultant can only comment on his medical condition and not how he lives with his autism. They do have his old CAMHS reports, diagnosis letter, EHCP etc. He's currently waiting for cognitive behavioural therapy and understandably getting anxious about the whole process.  I've just read a post whereby a boy's mother was told to be quiet during her son's tribunal. I really hope this isn't the case with myself as my son struggles to get across the seriousness of his day to day living. Can anybody offer any advice please. I know I need to read all documents and try to prepare well. Thank you in advance.

janer1967

Hi and welcome 

Are you your sons appointee and registered with PIP as this ?  If so you can speak on his behalf 

If you are his representative he will be expected to speak for himself  ur with you supporting and adding any comments 

The questions will all be around his ability to carry out the tasks against the descriptors and where you think he should have scored more points 

Medical evidence really only shows diagnosis so dont worry too much about that 

Have ready real examples of what happens when he tries to do a task dangerous it safely reliably and repeatedly 

Good luck let us know how you get on 

ASDIBS

@Username_removed thank you. That's very helpful. I'm relatively switched on but now reading that I'm not sure it's the best thing. I can obviously out forward what I think he should be awarded and why but I don't fully know the law. Would a representative be expensive? Also, if there an online directory where I can pick a representative? I think that my details can be changed. Thanks again

ASDIBS

Also, can my son ask me information if he's not sure? During his telephone assessment he needed to ask me what meds he is on, his dosages and when he was diagnosed. However the HCP said that he was able to answer the questions without any input from mother even though the HCP actually asked to speak me when he couldn't answer her question.