Assessment done

saversam

Hi just an update. Had my telephone assessment this morning. Should of been 9.15, but rang & said they were running late & it would be 10.00. Which it was. Lasted 1 1/2 hours. Not sure if i,m honest about how well it went. Nice assessor, no order to the questions ,  did,nt manage to tell her all the extra information I,d written down,  I did feel a little bit rushed, but I feel I did the best I could. I suppose time & the brown envelope will tell if I have! Just pleased it,s over.

janer1967

Hi there 

Well done for getting through it 

You can request a copy of the report after 7 working days  , it isn't the decision but will show recommendations for points 

Leigh14

So pleased that it’s now been. At the end of the day that’s all we can do, our best. Relax now and try and put it out of your mind, for a while at least. Well done

saversam

Hi Jane, thank you. 

saversam

Leigh14 said:

So pleased that it’s now been. At the end of the day that’s all we can do, our best. Relax now and try and put it out of your mind, for a while at least. Well done

Hi Leigh thank you, thought i,d feel better now  it,s done, but feel abit "flat". Think it,s just the stress of it all. Just the wait for the brown envelope now

Caz_Alumni

That all sounds pretty positive, @saversam? At least it's over and done with, and you can relax a little bit. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day, whatever you might have planned!

@Leigh14 Not long to go now. I spotted your post on another thread about feeling like you were preparing for an exam!  
But soon you'll be in the same position as saversam. And you'll be able to breathe a sigh of relief.

saversam

Hi Caz thank you. Like you said it,s over & done with now. It,s my birthday tomorrow, so might start it a little early tonight with a class of fizz or two!
Yes and lots of luck with yours Leigh

albert2014

Hi Sam, was this assessment for you if you dont mind me asking? I have to sort PIP for my asd son who is now 16, ive been told a telephone interview will be needed but I am his appointee as he will not speak to strangers. I hope its not a huge long inquisition, so hard to explain somebody else's mental health. 
Cheers Marty
 

saversam

albert2014 said:

Hi Sam, was this assessment for you if you dont mind me asking? I have to sort PIP for my asd son who is now 16, ive been told a telephone interview will be needed but I am his appointee as he will not speak to strangers. I hope its not a huge long inquisition, so hard to explain somebody else's mental health. 
Cheers Marty
 

Hi yes it was for me. With everything i,ve read on assessment,s theres no size fits all. I have mental as well as physical disabilities,  my assessment questions was based on my condition,s. I would,nt say it was an inquisition,  but they have to be thorough.  I found it stressful, but I think most people would. Just do as much homwework & preparation as you can & i,m sure you,ll be fine. I would encourage you to read any posts by mikehuges. I found him a huge help. Also try CAB as well. Theres lots of brilliant support on here, & please let me know how you get on.

Leigh14

Hi @Caz_Scope. Mine is a week today. Butterflies have been fluttering since I received the text!

Happy birthday for tomorrow @saversam. You deserve a glass or two tonight for sure, as well as tomorrow of course ?????

saversam

Thank you x

albert2014

Yeah Sam, There are some nice people on here for sure. Happy Birthday for tmoz too !! I will let you know how it goes. Marty

saversam

Thank you

chiarieds

Thank you for the update @saversam - hopefully all went OK & you can now enjoy your birthday. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday for tomorrow.

Good luck for your assessment too @Leigh14 & please let us know how you get on.

Hi @albert2014 - you may find looking through the following helpful for your son, as it's about completing PIP claims for those with mental health issues. Please see: https://www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/welfare-benefits/pip-mental-health-guide/help-with-your-pip-claim/how-to-fill-in-the-pip-form/

Caz_Alumni

Many happy returns for your birthday tomorrow @saversam! And why not? You enjoy your glass or two of fizz

@Leigh14 Not long to go. Keep us posted on how you're getting on in the run-up to your assessment. We'll have our fingers crossed for you. And please do keep popping back if you need any more advice or moral support.

Leigh14

Many thanks @chiarieds & @Caz_Scope. I will do.

gillian72

@saversam happy birthday ?? an u can relax now lol I was a right mess on my pip assessment stress an anxiety level was throw the roof messed everything up when I was asked about what neurosurgeon said (I've got one 4 my back an 1 4 my head ) he was asking about my back an I got confused an started rambling about my brain lol anyway I got lucky they let me do another assessment thank god lol so there you go anyone feeling anxious or thinking you have messed your assessment up if u ring them next day an explain how u think u might have messed up due to mental health or anxiety levels I'm sure they will be kind to allow u another chance like they did for me ??

saversam

Thank you everyone for birthday wishes.  Lovely of you all x

saversam

gillian72 said:

@saversam happy birthday ?? an u can relax now lol I was a right mess on my pip assessment stress an anxiety level was throw the roof messed everything up when I was asked about what neurosurgeon said (I've got one 4 my back an 1 4 my head ) he was asking about my back an I got confused an started rambling about my brain lol anyway I got lucky they let me do another assessment thank god lol so there you go anyone feeling anxious or thinking you have messed your assessment up if u ring them next day an explain how u think u might have messed up due to mental health or anxiety levels I'm sure they will be kind to allow u another chance like they did for me ??

Thank you. Going to just try and relax until the brown envelope gets here. Then might have to go to plan B!