Do I need to make it clear during my telephone assessment what the award I want is? How?
Leigh14
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Again, it's up to the claimant to tell the story. You can't just assume that because you have life-long degenerative condition that a 10 year award will follow. It's up to you to make the case. I have seen plenty of people in the early stages of COPD for example where a 1 year award was appropriate but others more advanced where 10 years was a better fit. You need to make it clear where you sit on and what exactlty the award you want is.
Hi. I’ve copied and pasted the above (hope that’s allowed) I think it was Mike that wrote it. I’m always following his and others advice.
Do I need to make it clear during assessment what the award I want is (if I get anything, that is) How do I go about this? I mean how do I bring it up? Thanks
Do I need to make it clear during assessment what the award I want is (if I get anything, that is) How do I go about this? I mean how do I bring it up? Thanks
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Hi there
It's not really for you to put to the assessor the length of award that is down to dm decide bases on evidence tho assessor will recommend a length
I think it has a lot to do with condition and likelihood it will change or improve or decline
My 1st award was 2 years then 2nd was 5 years and will never improve I am a amputee and visually impaired
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Thankyou for quick response @woodbine & @janer1967. My condition won’t ever improve either, which I’m sure the assessor should (hopefully) realise.0
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Hi Leigh, when I had my telephone assessment last week, one of the last questions the assessor asked me was if I thought my condition would improve in the future, to which I replied no. Which like you said the assessor realised this but possibly wanted me to confirm? I don't know, but the topic was brought up in mine, so hopefully it will in yours1
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Your very welcome. Very well thank you, hope you are to? When is your assessment? Yes I can request my report this week, but don,t know if I want too! I,ve still got hope while I don,t know. If that makes sense!? Might just wait for the letter1
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My assessment is Thursday morning, and I’m so anxious (like everyone else) about the whole thing. I’m trying to focus on those that have had good assessors, and good outcomes. It definitely is true that mostly we read about the not so good outcomes, rather than the ones that did well.
I’d say I’m like you, with regards to waiting for a letter, but then again, I probably will ring a week after assessment. Have to let you know nearer the time on that one ?1 -
Very best of luck.?? Mine seemed to be over in a flash! I think it,s really important to focus on the positive,s and remember all the successes. I think theres a few people that come on here, looking for advice, after they did,nt get pip, & they voiced there anger/frustration. Its easy to only remember the negitive posts that you read about. But there are lots of "wins" as well. And I think we're in a better position, because we came on here first, & gained valuable information before we had our assessment,s. So hopefully we,ll be in the "win" section! But if not we,ll deal with that to.2
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@Leigh14 All the best for Thursday, we will be rooting for you. If anything else crops into your mind before then that you're worried about, please do let us know
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I’m worried about the whole thing, so I’m pretty sure I’ll be back before Thursday with more questions??♀️??♀️I’m still going through paper stuff, and after reading comments on here, I now realise that I didn’t fill the actual PIP form in correctly! The daily living for instance, with my breathing problems, that affects how I prepare a meal, and I just didn’t specify on that at all, simply ticked the no boxes. Do you think I’ve messed it up by doing that @Cher_Scope? I’m sure the lovely mikehughes would be shaking his head at me lol.
Thankyou for rooting for me ?1 -
@Leigh14 Ahhh I've been there and get how nerve-wracking it can be
Nope, I don't think you've messed it up, in-fact realising you forgot to mention something in your PIP form now is a good thing as you can make a note to tell the assessor on Thursday. When you live with an impairment, it's easy to overlook the different ways they impact your everyday life because it becomes 'normal' so I'm sure you won't be the first or the last
Try not to worry too much and take care of yourself.0 -
I took pics of it, but also written it out. I’ve also made notes and examples of some things. Haven’t finished yet, as I keep going over and over things! Sending myself crazy I think??♀️ I’ve given myself a day off today though as I was getting too stressed over it, but tomorrow I shall get it completed, and then read through it on Wednesday and probably again an hour or so before the assessment. I’m going to have ALL papers numbered in front of me, so I’ve got everything to hand. Thankyou @woodbine. I’ve certainly learned a lot from you all on here, and it really has helped.1
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Thankyou mikehughe for your valued input, much appreciated. I shall see if I can find the up to date guidance and look through that.1
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Not sure if this is what Mike was referring to
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-1-the-assessment-process#award-review-dates
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Had to chuckle, I got something different too! Thankyou for putting the link up mikehughes.
Thankyou to you also @calcotti.
Would I say then that I believe that given my condition, I should get a recommendation of x award? If it’s a progressive disease, would that not automatically get me a longer reward? Sorry for all the questions.1 -
Hi woodbine. This is first time of applying for PIP. I don’t seem to be understanding too much. Feel like my head is full of wool at the moment. Just want to get everything right for the assessment. This is worse than going to the dentist!1
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Mikehughes, I wish (like others here I’m sure) that you could be sat with me through the assessment, but instead, I will continue absorbing your knowledge and experience by reading your posts. Thankyou again for your input.
Woodbine, I wish I could have alcohol before assessment, to kind of knock me out lol. Time enough for some vino after I guess. The avoidance of ‘yes, no’ answers, was one of the first things I noted down. I could even have read that from one of your replies to someone. Everyone is amazing here, with good pointer tips.
Hope you both have a good evening. I’m going to find something on TV to take my mind off anything remotely to do with PIP. Time enough tomorrow for that.3 -
I’m seriously doubting now whether or not to add stuff when I have the assessment. I don’t seem to fit on the questions asked on the form! For instance preparing food. I don’t prepare any vegetables as I use frozen, this helps me because of breathing problems etc. Washing, bathing. I can do all activities listed, but given breathing problems, I don’t use the shower everyday, on other days, I will wash at the sink (given what sort of day I’m having)
Shall I not bother with these questions, considering they aren’t listed?
I thought I was sorted with all of this, but like I said, I’m now doubting things! Everything that I do, from walking, cooking, washing, housework, mixing with others, my impairment has a knock on effect,.1 -
I know you’re right woodbine, I do overthink things, which adds to anxiety of course. I guess I don’t want to show myself up by including that and then being told it has nothing to do with the questions in the first place. Thankyou, really appreciate your time in replying.1
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So you have difficulty if you try and peel and chop vegetables. Explain what those difficulties are, what happens if you try. In order to avoid these difficulties you use pre-prepared frozen vegetables.Leigh14 said: I don’t prepare any vegetables as I use frozen, this helps me because of breathing problems etc.
Remember it is about your difficulties, that's what you have to communicate.
How many days do you feel unable to use the shower. Is it the majority of days? On those days what is the problem, why is it something you can't do?Leigh14 said: I can do all activities listed, but given breathing problems, I don’t use the shower everyday, on other days, I will wash at the sink (given what sort of day I’m having)
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