PIP Assessment. Can I ask for a break? Can I use a laptop/tablet?
JeffreyDriver
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Due to my numerous conditions can I request a break/rest as a reasonable adjustment? I know assessments are supposed to last around 60 mins, but I can see myself becoming exhausted with this, particularly if it was go on for longer. I would actually be unable to focus properly after a while. Does this need to be requested in advance?
My handwriting is poor, and takes me a while. Has anyone here taken in a laptop or tablet to write notes?
My handwriting is poor, and takes me a while. Has anyone here taken in a laptop or tablet to write notes?
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You could perhaps request a "toilet" break that would give you five minutes, as for using a laptop or tablet personally I wouldn't advise that.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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woodbine said:You could perhaps request a "toilet" break that would give you five minutes, as for using a laptop or tablet personally I wouldn't advise that.
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Hi,Assessments vary in length and can be anything from 15 minutes to over an hour, it really depends what questions they ask and how many.I agree with woodbine about the laptop and i'd advise you to concentrate on answering the questions because there may not be time for you to do that and take notes at the same time. If you have someone that can go with you then maybe you can ask them to take notes.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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poppy123456 said:Hi,Assessments vary in length and can be anything from 15 minutes to over an hour, it really depends what questions they ask and how many.I agree with woodbine about the laptop and i'd advise you to concentrate on answering the questions because there may not be time for you to do that and take notes at the same time. If you have someone that can go with you then maybe you can ask them to take notes.
I'm happy to be slow and methodical, but I will require breaks.
As an example, these posts here have taken me ages to write in a way that makes sense. -
I wouldn't have thought that there would be enough of time for you to type what you wanted to say before answering the questions, doing this would mean the assessment could potentially take a few hours. That's not going to be possible. All of the information about how your conditions affect you should have been put in the form before returning it.One of the reasons for these assessments is for you to verify what you wrote in the form as well as any additional information needed.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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You won't have to write anything during the assessment. Just go over your form you filled out. Have someone else with you that can help/ prompt you if needed with your answers.
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