My award rate was reduced when I was forced to move to PIP. The assessor lied. How do I appeal?

Caroleyea
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I have always had the higher rates but when I was forced to move over to pip it changed
I want to appeal against the decision from middle rate to higher rate daily allowance
But I don't know how to do this
I want to appeal against the decision from middle rate to higher rate daily allowance
But I don't know how to do this
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Do you mean your on PIP now?There are no middle rates for PIP. It’s standard or enhanced.1
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You need to request a Mandatory Reconsideration.2
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Yes I mean standard and they said I already done a mandatory form and now I've been rejected but there's no where on the form does it say mandarory reco sideration so I have no idea what to do
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If you've done an MT the response should be headed Mandatory Reconsideration Notice. If you have that the next stage is to appeal to the tribunal service. See if you can get support from an advice agency https://advicelocal.uk2
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Hello @carolyea how are you doing today?
Scope's 'Challenging a DWP decision' webpage advises to request a mandatory reconsideration (MR) you can:Also, when completing your MR it's best to focus on evidencing why you believe you should have scored points for particular activities- see this table of PIP activities, descriptors and points. Although it's understandable to be frustrated the initial decision didn't go your way, by providing 2 or 3 detailed examples of what happened the last time you tried that activity - including who was there, when, where and what happened - you can better illustrate how your impairment impacts you. Remember, to do this for any activity which you can't complete reliably. That is safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in reasonable time.- send a completed mandatory reconsideration request form (GOV.UK)
- or write a letter telling them why you disagree with their decision
Challenging a PIP decision (Citizens Advice)
If you have any further questions please let us know. Also, I've edited the title of your thread as I believe you meant to say 'assessor' rather than 'assorted'. It's easily done so no problem.
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Hi, unfortunately I have heard this so often that the assessor lied. The worst thing is, is that we can nothing about them lying and if you challenge them using that, you wont get anywhere..it's been tried many times. All it does is get their backs up.
So the right way to go about it is to fill in the forms with as much detail as possible. Tell them how long and how much help you need to complete a task. If you use equipment, mention it and say how much you rely on this.
I am a full time wheelchair user. An assessor came to my house (before covid) to do the report.
I did get full PIP (I was transferring from DLA to PIP), but the assessor said I could go into town alone and cook a meal. Both were so wrong. I cant access the kitchen units etc and am too weak to carry pans etc.
You must fight this. I wish you well.
Pollyxx
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Thank you0
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Thank you everbody for helping understand. After I took
advice i phoned back the pip i have now been told I was given the wrong advice and now I can send documents in to help my case
Its a good thing so now I get chance to put my side across.
Thank you
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