A review of my PIP claim

k8xc

Hi everyone 

I’ve followed this site for a while although not posted. 

I have recently applied for PIP for the first time and would like to share my experience so far.

I applied in July 2021 - I submitted my PIP form however forgot to send on evidence however I listed my specialists and GP and their contacts. 

Approx 1 week ago I got a random call out the blue from PIP just to confirm what I’d put on my PIP form. 

I put down I needed aids for preparing a meal, washing, toileting, dressing and I am able to walk 50-200m.

following the 15 minute call I requested the PA3 (as this turned out to be a paper based assessment) .. I requested this the next day - this come yesterday. 

The assessor has advised aids for cooking,  assistance for washing and dressing and aids for toileting - and also chose I can walk 20-50m reliably. 

On the call I was genuine and I told her I can do things - I don’t get help I do it myself just with extra time and gadgets. 

However she obviously felt I needed more - so I got standard rate care and standard mobility  

It isn’t confirmed as I haven’t had the decision letter - but the AP report looks promising. 

Hope this reassures and helps others from a first time applier. 

Alex_Alumni

Hello @k8xc and thanks very much for posting your experience so far, I'm certain our members, and those yet to join the forum, will find this very useful. 

Well done for getting through the process up to now, it's not always easy. Keep us updated with how you get on, and I wish you all the best for a successful outcome  

You're very welcome to browse our categories and join in with any other discussions if you feel like it.

k8xc

@Alex_Scope thank you. Hopefully the decision letter will match and arrive soon l will update here when it does! With the outcome of course