PIP Appeal without evidence
Jurph
Community member Posts: 369 Pioneering
Good morning everyone,
My request for PIP was refused 3 days after my assessment. I requested a mandatory reconsideration and was still refused (with 0 points).
I'm planning to appeal but I'm worried about evidence to prove my case.
My regular GP has just retired. I'm having a physio appointment today. Social services helped with a couple of handrails at my GP's request and I've had an assessment with the mental health team. I'm on a waiting list for CBT but this is it.
I have a diagnosis letter (discharging me back to GP for management). A mental health assessment report and a couple of referrals. I simply don't have anything else. I don't take prescription medications due to allergies.
I'm worried that without evidence, I can't prove I struggle. What should I do?
My request for PIP was refused 3 days after my assessment. I requested a mandatory reconsideration and was still refused (with 0 points).
I'm planning to appeal but I'm worried about evidence to prove my case.
My regular GP has just retired. I'm having a physio appointment today. Social services helped with a couple of handrails at my GP's request and I've had an assessment with the mental health team. I'm on a waiting list for CBT but this is it.
I have a diagnosis letter (discharging me back to GP for management). A mental health assessment report and a couple of referrals. I simply don't have anything else. I don't take prescription medications due to allergies.
I'm worried that without evidence, I can't prove I struggle. What should I do?
Comments
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go to your local council and ask to see health welfair officer they will help.
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@duckett123 is that part of social services? Could the occupational health help?
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some councils are linked with social services but most are separate just give them a call to find out they may come to you they did me.
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Thanks @duckett123 I'll have a look.
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Sorry to bump this up but I'm starting to panic over this.
I've read all the guides from Advice Now, Benefits and Work and CAB etc. I have to get the appeal form sent off so I'm desperate for help.
I've seen people take about a submission after the package arrives. What is this?
I've put why I meet the descriptors in my Grounds for Appeal (section 5 of the form). Should I not have done that?
I'm hoping to get further evidence but my appointments aren't for a couple of weeks. How do I send this later on?
I've seen advice about writing a statement. I thought this is what I should do in section 5. Should I do another one?
What do I do with the bundle when it arrives?
Sorry for bombarding you all with questions!
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So I shouldn't send evidence with my appeal form?
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Hi jurph
I have sent you a message, might help
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