Hi, I’m wondering if I could ask some advice, sorry for the long explanation.
I’ve received my report back from my pip assessment. I scored 0 points for planning and following journeys.
The assessor only asked if I could take her to the local shop and I said I would know the way to the shop and back but couldn’t go without my husband as it would cause me to much anxiety due to being worried I would fall or have an asthma attack. She has therefore decided that means I can plan and follow a route unaided reliably and on the majority of days. She never asked if I could go to an unfamiliar route.
She has put she considered a higher descriptor but because my anxiety is related to my physical health that, that’s not considered within the remit of this descriptor.
So my question is does it matter the reason I have the severe anxiety, surely not being able to follow any route because of anxiety should cover one of the descriptors?
BTW I sent evidence from my psychologist that states my anxiety has aspects of health anxiety, acrophobia and panic.
I’m still waiting for my decision letter but getting all evidence together and writing my supporting statements ready for a MR incase the case manager goes by the report.
