I'm my Mum's appointee (as of today) and have a telephone assesmsent next week. Advice and tips?
There is absolutely way in hell she does not qualify for high care mobility and daily living - she has god knows how many conditions, and should have been on this a long time ago (but couldn't make the application because of the rut she's in for years. Genuinely spends 95% of time in bed and leaves the house once or twice a year for medical appointments.)
After her missing two phone appointments (that I didn't know about; assumed the application had been cancelled), I stepped in and I am now her appointee.
I know I'm probably fighting a losing battle, but does anyone have tips or advice? I'm aware of what PIP is about and how points are scored - but I'm really quite determined to try get her it without the appeal.
I'm talking more things I should say on the phone, have to hand, my tone to the assessor, questions I should ask to them, anything I need to know about them "catching me out"
Thank you! This is a ****** of a company!
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Without knowing far more there is no way we can comment as to what award she may or may not get, and you may or may not have to go to appeal.
However as for how to handle the assessment try and avoid answering yes or no to any questions and refer to the copy of the application (if you have one)2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡 -
CatsMeow said:..I know I'm probably fighting a losing battle, ..Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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