i need help with my PIP interview

@pipesy

Don't just cancel or DWP will stop your DLA if you are currently in receipt of this. You can rearrange your PIP interview once but you will have to face an interview at some stage.  Being accompanied only gives moral support - the assessor will expect you to answer the questions.  I attended my PIP interview on my own and got through.

Don't drive yourself - take a taxi if necessary.  Assessment company will refund your fares if you agree this in advance.  Assessor probably will ask how you travelled to venue.  

Watch out for trick questions:

If asked for how long you can walk rather than how far, say that it takes you such and such time to walk such and such a distance.  Always relate time to distance.

Ability to walk up to 20m, aided or unaided, before stopping to rest = 12 points (enhanced)

Ability to walk 20m to 50m aided = 10 points (standard)

Ability to walk 20m to 50m unaided = 8 points (standard)

If you use a walking aid, take it with you.

If asked how many bad days do you have, these must be 50%, i.e. at least four days a week.

Asking about pets is a trick question.  Looking after pets suggests a certain level of energy, especially dogs.

Hobbies is another potential trap - jigsaw and crafts suggests a high level of manual dexterity.

You might be asked how close to your front door you are able to park your car.

Don't dress up and keep jewellery (and make up if you are female) to a minimum.  Ability to fasten jewellery with clasps, earrings, etc suggests a high level of manual dexterity.

Wear clothes without difficult fastenings.  Preferably no buttons.

Remember that the assessor will be observing you informally all the time, including the way you walk from waiting area to interview room and how you get up from the chair.  Don't put any bags down on the floor, put them on the spare chair next to you.

Don't overestimate your ability to do things.

Good luck!

It's not that bad.  Answer confidently - that will give your more confidence.

@pipesy

Pleased it went OK.  Have you asked DWP for a copy of the assessor' report?  This will give you a good indication of what the DWP decision is likely to be.

@pipesy Don't listen to "other people" it's your claim and every claim is different so sweeping statements mean nothing. As @Matilda has advised ring the DWP and ask them to send you a copy of your assessment report. Your decision will more than likely be the same or very similar.