Hi, my name is lily7!

lily7

My daughter is moving from dla to pip , I’m her appointee . I filled in the forms last October and today got a text for a telephone assessment for later this month . My daughter suffers with adhd and extreme anxiety low mood , suicidal tendencies and autism. Not only does she have to miss school that morning for the assessment she’s also so worked up for this appointment she’s refusing to have the telephone assessment . What can I do 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

I'm no expert and I'm sure others will advise bur as you are her appointee then I think you can speak on her behalf for the assessment 

lily7

Libby_scope thank you . 

Yes her go is aware of her issues , she’s is on medication , she get regular help through her adhd dr too . 

poppy123456

If you are her official appointee arranged by DWP and all letters you receive are addressed to you then you will be able to speak on her behalf during the assessment. Although they will expect your daughter to be there during the assesment, even if it's by phone because they may want to speak to her briefly, even if it's just to "say hello."

Ross_Alumni

Hi @lily7

How are you and your daughter getting on?

lily7

Just had the telephone assessment.  It wasn’t as nerve wracking as expected. I was allowed to talk on my daughters behalf as im acting on her behalf, my daughter was present on the call which she was given the opportunity to talk too and help explain her condition. I do feel as though it was a bit rushed which I asked to go back a few things that was missed out . The questions asked did seem to be fair and in line with mental health related issues which I was pleased about . 

Was advised it may take up to 8 weeks for a outcome .