How often is initial report amended by case worker?

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MissKittenMeow
MissKittenMeow Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Hello all new here and have applied for PIP and got my initial assessment report. On the cover letter it states that the report may change as will be scrutinised by case worker. How often does it happen that the case worker changes the facts of the report? Seems very strange that someone who has not communicated with me can change the facts or am I misunderstanding it?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    It’s very rare. It has been known if there’s issues with the report they will return it to the assessment providers, rather than change it, though this is also rare.
    They mostly go with the report, it’s rare they go against it but it can happen.

  • MissKittenMeow
    MissKittenMeow Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    poppy123456 said:
    It’s very rare. It has been known if there’s issues with the report they will return it to the assessment providers, rather than change it, though this is also rare.
    They mostly go with the report, it’s rare they go against it but it can happen.

    Thank you! I do hope they go with the report as it was so accurate and even raised issues I didn't realise was issues but actually are so true. I will keep everything crossed that they will go with the report! 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,468 Championing
    Welcome to the community @misskittenmeow :) How are you doing today?

    I'm glad that poppy123456 has been able to clear that up for you! 

    Fingers crossed you'll get the outcome you're hoping for. How did you find the assessment?
  • MissKittenMeow
    MissKittenMeow Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    Tori_Scope said:
    Welcome to the community @misskittenmeow :) How are you doing today?

    I'm glad that poppy123456 has been able to clear that up for you! 

    Fingers crossed you'll get the outcome you're hoping for. How did you find the assessment?
    Thank you so much, Im doing as ok as I can, how about you?
    Yes I'm keeping everything crossed and waiting patiently for a response. I absolutely hated the assessment. I heard the assessor get very frustrated with me, but can't say I blame her really, I wouldn't want to deal with me either lol. My issues are mainly mental health after a major breakdown last year. I really thought I had messed the assessment up and against better judgement asked for it to be sent but now glad that I did as it settled my mind a little bit. IF they follow the report I will get standard daily living and enhanced mobility which would literally change my life. 
    I wish it was as easy to speak to people as it is typing on the internet. 
  • MissKittenMeow
    MissKittenMeow Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    An update, I got a text this morning saying I been awarded pip. I don't know how much but just knowing it is coming is such a huge relief!
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    That's great news @MissKittenMeow I'm glad it's a huge relief for you :)

    I hope you're able to relax and enjoy the weekend now, what are you up to? 

    Alex
  • MissKittenMeow
    MissKittenMeow Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    Alex_Scope said:
    That's great news @MissKittenMeow I'm glad it's a huge relief for you :)

    I hope you're able to relax and enjoy the weekend now, what are you up to? 

    Alex
    Thank you Alex, I must say I keep reading the text message cause I can't quite believe it. This weekend I'm going to work on my CBT "home work" which is going outside.
    Now however its time for a nap, my cats made me get up at silly o'clock lol.
    I wish you a good weekend :) 


  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Thank you, and that sounds good @MissKittenMeow I hope you enjoy your trip outside later :)

    Cats often do things like that, but we can easily forgive them :D  How many do you have? 
  • MissKittenMeow
    MissKittenMeow Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    I have 7 cats lol. None related either so I just kind of added to the collection over the years  :D                    
    They are a huge help for my mental health as I HAVE to get out of bed in the mornings to take care of them.  Also excellent company since im at home 24/7 and dont really speak to many people these days.
    Have you got cats?
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Wow 7 cats- I have a friend who has 6, and I don't know how she manages them all! 

    I'm so glad they help you with your mental health, I'm sure they love being around you, and hopefully with each other too. 

    I don't have any cats myself (pets aren't allowed where I live), but I did have cats growing up with parents, so I'm certainly a cat person :) 

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