Pip Assessment. I received a text confirming the details today
shellbell20
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Hi Guys, Just an update, I received a text for a PIP assessment via telephone today. I did ask for a home visit due to anxiety, but a phone call is probably better. I was surprised I received a text on Bank Holiday, well more than surprised as I applied towards the end of January with an online form and I expected to wait much longer. Seems Work Capability is behind PIP, although I did not apply for that until February due to the UC not referring me as they should have. My anxiety is through the roof about the call, I am panicking already and it's not until the 16th of May, but that is part of my disability, so how i will get through it without having a panic attack I don't know.
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Home assessments haven't started back yet. They sometimes work back holidays and weekends due to backlogs, which is why you probably had a text message today.If you have someone that can be with you during the assessment it may help with any anxiety you have. During the assessment you should avoild answering questions with just a yes or no, try to give as much detail as possible.It can last anywhere from 20-120 minutes sometimes longer. have a drink ready next to you, will also help. Make sure your phone is fully charge, if using a mobile. They may not ring exactly to time, especially if they have an assessment before you so bear that in mind also on the day.0
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poppy123456 said:Home assessments haven't started back yet. They sometimes work back holidays and weekends due to backlogs, which is why you probably had a text message today.If you have someone that can be with you during the assessment it may help with any anxiety you have. During the assessment you should avoild answering questions with just a yes or no, try to give as much detail as possible.It can last anywhere from 20-120 minutes sometimes longer. have a drink ready next to you, will also help. Make sure your phone is fully charge, if using a mobile. They may not ring exactly to time, especially if they have an assessment before you so bear that in mind also on the day.0
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I meant a soft drink, not alcoholic. Some people find it helpful to write notes, personally I don’t find that helpful because it just confuses me more. I prefer to just answer the questions.It perfectly normal to feel anxious about the assessment. It’s stressful talking about our conditions and how we are affected.
If you kept a copy of the form (you should have) then have a read of that before the assessment takes place.1 -
I wish you the best for the assessment @shellbell20, it's normal to be worried about them and I'm sorry to hear that the anticipation of it has had this impact on you. However hopefully any preparation you may do beforehand, such as making notes, will help somewhat on the day and enable you to say what you want to say
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Ross_Scope said:I wish you the best for the assessment @shellbell20, it's normal to be worried about them and I'm sorry to hear that the anticipation of it has had this impact on you. However hopefully any preparation you may do beforehand, such as making notes, will help somewhat on the day and enable you to say what you want to say
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Hi @shellbell20
Thanks for sharing your idea with us. We appreciate all feedback, even if it is not always actioned.
You sound really supportive and it is people like you who make the community the supportive and friendly space it is, thank you.
Good luck and I will look forward to hearing how you get on0 -
L_Volunteer said:Hi @shellbell20
Thanks for sharing your idea with us. We appreciate all feedback, even if it is not always actioned.
You sound really supportive and it is people like you who make the community the supportive and friendly space it is, thank you.
Good luck and I will look forward to hearing how you get on0 -
It's alright for people to say don't just answer yes or no, if you've got memory problems these assessors say you have good memory0
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Notes can be written before an assessment so you can refer to them. It's far better to give as much information as possible so they can get a full picture of exactly how your conditions affect you.Just saying yes or no is perfect opportunity for them to twist it. For example, if you were asked if you can prepare a meal and your answer is yes, but... they could take the yes as you can do that activity.0
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