Mandatory Reconsideration. I have a call with the DWP tomorrow

NicWil

Hello, I'm new here. I wondered whether you may be able to help. I applied for Pip in April, I was awarded standard mobility and scored 4 points for daily living. I requested a mandatory reconsideration 10 weeks ago and the dwp are due to call me tomorrow morning to discuss. I'm terrified. I have extreme anxiety and severe complex ptsd. The assessor gave an opinion that I can't function when I leave my home but I can fully function at home.She ignored all the struggles I face even though I submitted evidence for this. I am worried about what this call involves. Feeling so anxious about it all. 

poppy123456

Hi,

They maybe needing to ring to ask you further questions. We won't be able to tell you what they may ask. Try to answer the questions as best you can. They don't usually warn you in advance that they are ringing so i can only assume they've done this because of your mental health.

NicWil

Thank you for responding. I'll be sure to let you know how I get on. 

NicWil

Hi Libby, 
Thank you for responding. You are right, all I can do is answer the questions as best I can. I just don't deal well with uncertainty. Then I'm sure I'll have to wait even longer after this call to find out whether I've been successful or not. 

In regard to my mental health, yes I have been in regular contact with my GP, and I have therapy every week and that's been the case since April this year. I have to admit I really struggle with the deep breathing exercises. When my anxiety is extreme there isn't much that helps to be honest. That makes it so much harder. 

NicWil

Hi Libby, 

Thank you for your kind words. 
All I've done is be honest during this whole process, however its not been listened to. It's a huge trigger for my ptsd to not be listened to. 

I've not found anything that helps with the anxiety. The only relief I'll get is once the call is over tomorrow. With such a low success rate at mandatory reconsideration Im not feeling very hopeful that it will be over. 

NicWil

Hi all, 

I just wanted to post an update after my call today. I was told I was going to be awarded daily care, I just don't know at what rate until I get my decision notice next week. It's a huge relief to know I won't have to go all the way to tribunal. 

I wanted to thank you all for the helpful advice I have seen on this site over the recent months. 

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janer1967

Great news thanks for sharing 

Alex_Alumni

Hi @NicWil that;s lovely news, thanks so much for letting us know