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cristobal said:@Threesticks - just a thought...would it be helpful to post your question about PIP/UC etc as a separate topic?
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ilovecats said:Threesticks said:ilovecats said:Threesticks said:ilovecats said:Threesticks said:twonker said:cristobal said:My advice would be to be totally honest but think for a few seconds before answering just in case your answer might be misunderstood...
Driving most certainly has a direct connection to many physical and mental processes.
Having a pet animal may well suggest that you can look after it but you claim that you can't look after yourself.Anyone who doesn't think about their answer is a fool. This can and does get used in a Court, if it goes that far. As for the Driving question, their answer to that is, you are coordinated and can follow a route. So your metal capacity is capable of conducting multi tasks. Pray tell what has that got to do with osteoarthritis ?There are quite a few disabled drivers out there who manage quite well. I was marked down because I drive an Automatic car. To me, this is just another excuse to deliberately mark you down. I can't see how you can defend a very flawed and corrupt system, one that makes massive profits. I don't think anyone was suggesting not telling the truth. But that works both ways, they are not honest or truthful.
I’m not saying driving a car automatically means you can walk, it does however lend itself to a certain level of ability when cooking washing and dressing.
I have scored many people 1-20m (enhanced) for walking even if they drive. Normally for breathing related conditions but it is not just limited to that. Assessors do understand that many disabled people’s lifeline is their car however to score enhanced and therefore keep the car means a person has to be severely restricted. 20m is such a short distance to not be able to walk, therefore the level of disability is expected to be high to award it.
We don’t make decisions but we recommend descriptors which are associated to a certain amount of points. The case manager doesn’t not have to adhere to what we suggest but it’s a well known fact that the majority of time they do.If you fight, you won't always win. But if you don't fight you will always always lose. -
No advice but good luck. The whole assessment process is convoluted and in need of a change.
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Can i just say about the driving i have a mobility car and my disability is my walking. So does this mean that i will be marked down because i drive?
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Threesticks said:It all depends on you disability. But my advise is think about you answer before you give it. Think about why they are asking that particular question. Like, " do you have a dog ? " who walks it ? " " Do you drive ? " They tell you, it isn't to catch you out, it is, be mindful. Take a witness and get the witness to write everything down. You're not allowed to record without prior notice. But you can take notes. Best of luck.
If someone else walks it then yes is the answer to give. Always tell the truth.
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kim7171 said:Can i just say about the driving i have a mobility car and my disability is my walking. So does this mean that i will be marked down because i drive?
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Hope your assessment goes well @kim7171
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Username_removed said:It’s a shame people don’t use search function on this site.
https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/56376/esa-medicals#latest
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Hi everyone. Well had my assessment this morning... seamed to go well lady was really nice..wether that changes with the report i dont know.. i was a wreck ended up in tears a few times when i was asked how does it affect me emotionally as well physically and i was just compleatly honest and told the truth which got a bit upsetting. Then at the end i was asked to do a few mobility tests.. put my arms up how far i could turn my head each side can i put my arms behind my back can i lean forward to pick something up even in a sitting position. And lastly can i move my legs out to the side without having to turn my body and stretch my legs out and circulate my feet.. all this was sitting in the chair.. i was asked how long i can stand in a still position before i had to sit or move about. And that was all of it.. i was asked about my dogs and told her the truth that my family excercise them but i wouldnt do without them as they are the reason i get up in a morning they are my companions they help with the lonliness and depression without them i have no reason to get out off bed and would feel more icalated and house bound and alone they keep me going when i feel the world closing in etc. And that was it all toom just over an hour and was told i would get a decition in abouy 6 weeks..
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I'm pleased it went well for you .
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Thank you just hope the report does too..
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Is there any updates, @kim7171
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Still waiting to hear something. Got a letter yesterday saying they have all the info they need so will let me know soon..
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Well at least you're on the path, so to speak.If you fight, you won't always win. But if you don't fight you will always always lose.
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Well just got my PIP letter back and they have taken back my higher rate and put me down to the standard rate.. so now i have lost my mobility car.. what can i do? Does anyone know how i can apeal this? Please
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Hi @kim7171Have you asked for a copy of the assessment report ?The first stage of appeal is to ask for a mandatory reconsideration within 28 days of the date on your award letter. You should do so in writing giving 2-3 examples of what happens when you attempt each descriptor. If you have further relevant evience then you should also submit this now.
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kim7171 said:Well just got my PIP letter back and they have taken back my higher rate and put me down to the standard rate.. so now i have lost my mobility car.. what can i do? Does anyone know how i can apeal this? PleaseHi,If you haven't already got a copy of the assessment report then ring DWP to request it to be sent to you.You have 1 month from the date of the decision to request the Mandatory Reconsideration (MR). You should put your request in writing stating where you think you should have scored those points and your reasons why. Adding 2-3 examples of what happened the last time you attempted that activity for each descriptor that applies to you. You should avoid mentioning any lies that may have been told in the report because they won't be interested in any of those.They will look at the whole award again and not just part of it.Only 18% of MR decisions change so you'll most likely have to take it to Tribunal.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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I have scored 10 points out of 12 on my mobility walking etc it says that it has been note how bad it is. And also i got 9 points for all the other stuff like cooking etc so i dont understand why it has been put down
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I got a copy of points they game me and letter from asser on his findings and how he came to the decition
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Sorry i ment i have the information in with the letter of the points i was given for each and the letter from the man whom decided and how he decided. So i have thatt
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