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Advice about Mandatory Reconsideration
Comicmadtitan
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Hello all, I submitted a question here the other day and got some wonderful advice! But I had a few more questions, I received my decision letter and it was even worse than the assessors report to the point myself and my mam thought they mixed me up with someone else. I called DWP to file for a mandatory reconsideration and mentioned that there was a number of inaccuracies with the report and they noted it on the system and said I should bring that up in the notice. I said that I heard doing so isn't desirable and I was told to put everything in including what they got wrong. I was just wondering is this correct or did I receive some wrongful advice? Also when i'm writing the reconsideration, is there a specific format I should be following?
Thanks all
Thanks all
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Go through each descriptor you disagree with and state why you disagree and why you think you should have been awarded points.
Give real examples of what happens when you try and do the task how you do it, any aids or support, if you cant do it why not. Can you do it safely and reliably
There is no particular format just go through each descriptor
There was a post that gave a template format somebody had used a couple of weeks ago you may find it in the PIP section.
You may also find a template on the internet
Good luck and keep us up to date with the outcome, there does appear to be a higher success rate at MR at present
I was awarded PIP without any issues and also had a review which go enhanced on both
I had to write up a mandatory reconsideration and did so woth help from my local advice centre here in Belfast which is now known as advice space.
But a search online at citizens advice site gives some good examples / advice on various stages of claiming PIP and after if youve been disappointed with the results.
Here is the link to England's citizens advice online
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/mandatory-reconsideration/
Hope it helps and I wish you good luck with your reconsideration request.
You're welcome
Not wanting to put you off, my MR failed and I progressed to the next stage which was appeal.
Appeal can take some time to take place depending on your area.
I waited 18 months and had a f2f 4 weeks before lockdown.
I won my appeal.
So don't get disheartened keep at it.
Best wishes
The HP has suggested that the following descriptor applies:
1d Needs prompting to be able to either prepare or cook a simple meal.
Which means I have been awarded 2 points for this descriptor. I believe that the correct descriptor for this activity that applies to me is:
1f Cannot prepare and cook food at all.
“I believe the following descriptors apply to me
1f - ...” and then add 1 detailed example.
@male45 thank you and I most definitely will!
Hi, I submitted a written MR just over a week ago. I wrote it in a letter format, i didnt contact them. My letter was 4 pages long but it was necessary in my case to explain how my condition impacts my life as I dont believe the assessor or DM captured that properly.
I made my pip claim also for mental health, i have read your example above about not being able to cook or prepare food. Whilst I 100% get where you're coming with this because unless a friend throws something in the oven for me I wont eat because the lack of desire to eat or do anything at all looms everyday, but that option is basically for people who physically cant do it and would need someone to cook for them. (Look at it from a life or death situation, (a bit extreme but i think this might help clarify) if I was told i needed to cook a full breakfast or i would be killed, i would be able to cook that breakfast, whilst someone with no use of their arms wouldnt be able to do it)
I cant or prepare food because of my mental health, but in this section I was awarded "needs prompting" which in theory, is correct because I could if it was absolutely neccessary, I just dont do it every day.
I think my situation is a little different to yours, I was awarded 11 points on my initial assessment and was given standard daily living but I believe i should be entitled to enhanced rate.
I hope you get the decision you are after, I also hope they dont reject my MR and I have to go to a tribunal. The whole process has been so stressful xxx
I was awarded 0 points for engaging with people face to face. I receive psychotherapy for my generalised anxiety disorder, i dont even meet the therapist face to face because I cant. I clearly stated I dont/cant go out at all, explained the reasons why and gave examples, also included was several medical evidence reports from my psychiatrist & psychotherapist confirming it all so it made no sense to award me nothing. Thats why I asked for an MR. With just 1 point in that section would have gave me enhanced rate and they awarded me nothing.
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