Hello Sarahsismey and welcome

You can read many similar stories on the forums so you and your dad are not alone

Have you asked for a copy of the assessment report ?

There are two things to do
First your dad should appeal to the tribunal. While it is important to address the issues of the assessment, this will not score points. You should concentrate on showing that your dad meets the criteria for an award.

It is important to understand that DLA and PIP have different criteria. To understand the PIP points system, descriptors and the criteria for an award, a good starting place is the B&W self test

http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

There is also lots of good info about the appeals process on this site
Please come back with any questions

Second, your dad should make a formal complaint to the assessment provider.
This is a separate issue to the appeal and while you can mention this the tribunal are not interested in persuing bad assessors. The tribunal are only interested in finding the facts about how your dad is affected by his condition

CR

Hi @sarahsismey

Good Afternoon & Welcome!!!!

I’m so sorry to hear about your dad and his struggles to-date!!!!!

Unfortunatly you will find that you are not alone.

Please please have a good look around are “Community”