Pip assessment. Can you ask for a telephone assessment instead of face to face?

milkybarkid

Can you ask for a telephone assessment instead of face to face? I have PTSD and Autism which makes face to face impossible. I can’t do face to face that’s my biggest struggle is communicating face to face I cope better on a phone call but still struggle 

poppy123456

Hi,

In a previous thread you said you were recently refused PIP, is that correct? https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/88321/refused-pip-where-do-i-go-from-here#latest

Unless you've recently reapplied then there will be no further assessments. If you're requesting the Mandatory Reconsideration (MR) there's no assessment for this. Tribunals are mostly by telephone at the moment but this may change in the furture.

milkybarkid

Yes I was. before I go for a MR i wanted to know if you can request telephone assessment 

poppy123456

You can yes but this doesn't apply to you now because you won't need another assessment for this claim.

Alex_Alumni

Thanks for posting your question @milkybarkid if you're unsure of anything else with your MR, then don't hesitate to ask us.