Telephone assessment

CountryMimi

@poppy123456

I'm aware of this. Yes, I completely agree, not all disabilities and conditions are visible. No, I don't personally know these people, but the information has come from the sister, with whom my family have been good friends with for about 20 - 25 years and she has said that there is absolutely nothing wrong with her sister, because the girl herself has outrightly said that she doesn't even need it. So apologies if that came across incorrectly - if they do have a disability then they are entitled to it, rightly so. However, I do trust this person and she has one of the biggest hearts when it comes to family, so I'm confident she wouldn't go around making it up. Regardless though, the matter of the fact is that there are people out there who aren't entitled to it.

Just to further add, I absolutely would never ever judge somebody based on what I can and cannot see. 

I'm just stating my personal frustrations. I'm completely riled about my situation with work, which is of course having a knock on effect.

poppy123456

Very few people claim PIP fraudulently.

L_Volunteer

Hi @NhaN. Welcome to Scope’s forum. It is great to see you have joined us. 

Thanks for already finding the courage to reach out to us. I appreciate how much courage it can take to reach out, especially when you are new and finding things difficult.

How are you currently feeling about your telephone assessment? We are here for you and listening to you if you would like to share more with us.

I can see @Candyheart has already provided you with some tips. Do you feel @Candyheart’s response has provided you with the tips you were hoping for?

Please don’t hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you, listening to you and wishing you the best of luck with this 

L_Volunteer

Oh no @Candyheart! How frustrating is that? Though, you did make me chuckle with it being about a roller coaster ride followed by lots of laughter.

Hopefully, you will receive it soon. In the meantime, is there anything which might make this waiting more manageable for you?  

Candyheart

@L_Volunteer Thankyou for your reply no it’s a waiting game however I have found other stories on this site very useful, entertaining, and hopeful I wish everyone waiting the best of luck 

Candyheart

Update letter received to say they had all information needed to make a decision 

Puja

Candyheart said:

Just a update text received 7 days after telephone assessment  to say the report has been sent waiting on decision 

 Not sure if you know this but if you wanted too you call up PIP and get a copy if the report made by the assesor you can do
and usually it is the same as DWPs formal award decision on the number of points awarded etc (but not always)
just thought that may help ease anxiety and prepare you for the outcome perhaps 
good luck 🤞🏽 

calcotti

Puja said:..just thought that may help ease anxiety ..

For many people, getting a copy of the report just causes greater anxiety.

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @Candyheart. It is the very least you deserve. 

Oh no, what a nightmare with a waiting game. Glad you have found other stories on this site helpful though. 

I am wishing you the best of luck too. Please feel free to let us know how it goes for you and if you need any further support 

Candyheart

Omg I had a video assessment for esa today what is all that about while waiting to hear from pip does anyone know anything about this please

poppy123456

Candyheart said:

Omg I had a video assessment for esa today what is all that about while waiting to hear from pip does anyone know anything about this please

That would be the work capability assessment. You must have received an appointment date and time prior to the date?

Candyheart

Yes I did on Monday so soon after letter why do you have a assessment

Candyheart

I would of thought sick notes would of been sufficient 

poppy123456

Candyheart said:

I would of thought sick notes would of been sufficient 

Fit notes are not classed as evidence that you have limited capability for work. Now the assessment is complete the assessment report will be written and returned to DWP (like PIP) from there a decision maker will made the decision.

If it's ESA you're claiming then the decision will be either Support Group, Work related Activity Group (WRAG) or fit for work. If fit for work your payments will stop. If placed into the WRAG your payments will continue for a maximum of 1 year from when your ESA started, after this they will stop.

If placed into the Support Group your money will increase to £117.60 from week 14 of your claim.

Candyheart

Awe wow Thankyou @poppy123456 I never knew any of this

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @Candyheart. It is the very least you deserve.

Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you 

Candyheart

update on pip my journey
applied beginning August 2022
telephone assessment 24 th November 2022
decision made 10th Jan 2023
its been a journey but I am grateful 

L_Volunteer

Thanks for sharing your update with us @Candyheart. It is really positive to hear you are feeling grateful