Hi, my name is Marc1! Scored 10 points for daily living on report, do they stick to the points?

Marc1
Marc1 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited April 14 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA

Hi , I had Pip assessment a couple of weeks ago. I suffer from a Depressive disorder, I am divorced living with elderly Parents. I help care for my mother who has Dementia.

I have also been assessed as having LCW due to my illness by the DWP assessment

I requested my assessment report from the Pip helpline and was sent my report.


I have scored 10 points for daily living and at the end of the report it says re assess in 2 years.

My question is, do the DWP usually stick to the points the assessor awards or can they upgrade or downgrade the scores.

Many thanks. I am so stressed about this and it’s upset my mum and dad because of this.

Thanks.

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  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 5,558 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Marc1, welcome to the community. Sorry to hear you're so stressed out about this, it's not easy. Most of the time they will make the award based off what's suggested in the report but there are rare cases where they might award something differently. Hopefully your case will all go through nice and smoothly 😊

    Would you be happy to be receiving the 10 points from your report, or were you hoping for more points in other areas?

  • Lauren29
    Lauren29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Contributor

    It is very unusual for a decision maker to disagree with the points recommended by a health assessor although in theory they can. In my work over the past 2 years I have supported 25 clients to make PIP claims and have never come across a case yet.

  • Marc1
    Marc1 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Hi Lauren29


    That’s great. I have my fingers crossed.

    I would be nice if the decision maker finds me 2 more points but it would be a help if I got the standard amount, I think I would be concerned to go for mandatory reconsideration in case I got nothing.


    many thanks for your input.

  • Marc1
    Marc1 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Good morning,


    I have received a text from DWP saying I have been awarded Pip

    Just waiting now to see what rate. 😅
    many thanks for your support

    X

  • Santosha12
    Santosha12 Online Community Member Posts: 1,126 Pioneering

    Good morning Marc and I am so very pleased for you @Marc1 ! It's one less thing to have to stress about and to be able to concentrate on your own health whilst also helping with your mum's care. I'm sure it will be a big relief for your mum and dad too. I hope you and your mum and dad have a lovely day and take care x

  • Marc1
    Marc1 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Further to my above posts

    I got my text to say I had been awarded Pip on Thursday 17 April. I am still waiting for my Backpay to see if I can work out what rate I have been awarded I guess it’s all been delayed with the Easter bank holidays. Think I may phone the helpline and see if they can tell me anything.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,651 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Ah that's great news @Marc1 but I'd honestly wait until the letter arrives, it wont be too long now. The helpline can often have incorrect information.

  • Tumilty
    Tumilty Online Community Member Posts: 246 Empowering

    Hi @Marc1 congratulations on your award. I am in similar situation having bad anxiety and depression yet looking after elderly parents it can get overwhelming as you probably know.

    Just a question, I took scored 10 pts daily living when I got pip now I'm up for reassessment after 5 years. Did they take your 10 pts in to consideration from your previous award or have to produce fresh evidence.

    Many Regards

    Tumilty

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