PIP - paper based review

JonnycJonny
JonnycJonny Scope Member Posts: 243 Empowering
in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Are review decisions ever made solely on the paper work ( the review form and additional relevant evidence ) without a telephone call ? If so, in what instances ? Thank you

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    HI,

    Paper based assessments are rare and always have been but it's possible to have one, if there's enough evidence to complete the assessment without a telephone call.

    My daughters last review for PIP was paper based. I have her review forms here for her next one, which i'm hoping is paper based as i have enough evidence that proves beyond doubt that she still qualifies for Enhanced for both parts. We've had other members too that have had paper based assessments.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community Member Posts: 21,921 Championing
    Hi again 

    Sometimes they do a paper based review but not in many cases if they have all info and evidence they need it is possible 

    My last review was paper based I just got a call from dm to ask few questions and they made on spot decision to increase my award and for 5 years so it is possible 

    Most cases do however have a phone assessment 

    To have chance if paper based fill in form with as much detail as you can 

    I do have physical disability that will never change as well as partially sighted 
  • JonnycJonny
    JonnycJonny Scope Member Posts: 243 Empowering
    Thank you for your thoughts - I have the enhanced rate for daily living only - no points awarded for mobility as I have an upper limb disability.

    From you what say I should ready myself for a call - will this be scheduled or out of the blue ? I originally had a home visit  as part of my initial application for PIP.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community Member Posts: 21,921 Championing
    If you have a phone assessment you will be notified of date and time either by letter or text 

    It can take a while to get an assessment depends on backlog in your area 
  • JonnycJonny
    JonnycJonny Scope Member Posts: 243 Empowering
    Thank you. Best wishes
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    They should give you at oleast 7 days notice of a telephone assessment.
  • JonnycJonny
    JonnycJonny Scope Member Posts: 243 Empowering
    That's good to know. Thank you
  • Sabbath1
    Sabbath1 Community Member Posts: 1 Connected
    Thank you
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hello @Sabbath1 and welcome to the community. Everything okay?
  • wasp123
    wasp123 Community Member Posts: 46 Connected

    Hi all, I was seeking some help with a query i have if possible please. My review should be due anytime now. I was going to see whether id be eligible for a paper based review I have 4 detailed letters from my physcitrist explaining a variety of symptoms etc that would co operate what ive said on my original pip application. Ive also got prescription list and 1 more report of gp. My daughters wrote me a letter as well. Would this be enough to ask for a paper based review and hopefully get accepted?

  • wasp123
    wasp123 Community Member Posts: 46 Connected

    Hi sorry to be a nag I was just wondering whether someone could help with my query thats above please? Any help would be appreciated

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,209 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @wasp123, I can't say for definite if you will only have a paper based review but it sounds like you have lots of evidence which is really good so hopefully it will be enough for them to make a decision without a further assessment😊

  • wasp123
    wasp123 Community Member Posts: 46 Connected

    @Mary_Scope okay brilliant thank you so much

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