PIP Paper Based Decision

james19o6
james19o6 Online Community Member Posts: 165 Contributor
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Hello everyone,
My query was that I have received a call from PIP this week stating that they will do a Paper based assessment as they have enough information however, I didnt request for one. Do they usually go for Paper based and still say no? 
As I havent seen or read on this forum any unsuccessful paper based assessment. Thank you in advance
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    My personal experience with paper based assessments have all resulted in an award, which i was happy with each time. There has been some members here quite recently that have had paper based assessments, some have been happy with the award but some haven't.
    We did have one member not long ago that said they were refused after a paper based assessment.
    Nothing more you can do until that decision is made which can take anything up to 12 weeks.
  • james19o6
    james19o6 Online Community Member Posts: 165 Contributor
    @poppy123456 thank you. I hope it will all go well. This morning I have just received a text from Dwp stating that they have received my written report and information. I am just abit surprised and overhelmed how quick the process went only 3 months 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,464 Championing
    I can imagine that might feel a bit overwhelming @james19o6! Fingers crossed it'll go well for you :) Please do keep us updated.
  • james19o6
    james19o6 Online Community Member Posts: 165 Contributor
    @Tori_Scope, thank you. Of course I will keep you updated. It looks like its all positive as I suffer from serious illnesses and it affect 99% of my daily life living. I will keep you guys updated 
  • james19o6
    james19o6 Online Community Member Posts: 165 Contributor
    @poppy123456 or anyonelse? I have requested for a copy of my written report from Dwp as it was a paper based. Can I ask how long it take for me to receive a copy of my assessment report?
  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    It can take up to 2 weeks. Royal Mail are striking too so expect it to take a little bit longer.
  • james19o6
    james19o6 Online Community Member Posts: 165 Contributor
    @bg844 thank you very much. I heard about that hopefully it will come soon. Thanks again
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Again, i would appreciate it if you didn't continue to tag me because all my notifications are switched off. If i see a comment and i can help, i will but i don't want anyone thinking i'm ignoring someone.
  • james19o6
    james19o6 Online Community Member Posts: 165 Contributor
    Just to enquire. I had an appoitment with my GP regardig for a check up. I also asked my Doctor if DWP or the Assessment Centre has contacted them but he said that no one has contacted them in the records. So my PIP was paper based and only 3 months.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    It's not unusual for them not to contact anyone because it's rare they do this.
  • jaybird12345
    jaybird12345 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    What is a paper based decision please?
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    jaybird12345 said:
    What is a paper based decision please?
    It's when they make an assessment and decision based solely on the information provided with the claim (and possibly information obtained by the assessor) without having an assessment appointment with the claimant.
  • james19o6
    james19o6 Online Community Member Posts: 165 Contributor
    *Update:
    Just to update everyone. I have received my Assessment Report and according to the report I scored 17 points on Daily and 12 points on Mobility. How likely is it that the assessor will go with the report?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Mostly they do but not always, it has been known for them to go against it. Nothing more you can do but wait for the decision.
  • james19o6
    james19o6 Online Community Member Posts: 165 Contributor
    Hello Everyone,
    I have been awarded full PIP now both enhanced. Its just this question is a little bit off topic so I apologise. However, my son is caring for me and receives carer element on UC. How many hours can he work so that they can take his carer element off?
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    There's no maximum amount of hours a person can work while claiming UC. Entitlement is based on earnings received each month. If he doesn't have the work allowance then his earnings will reduce his UC by 55%. He can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement and put in different figures to see what it comes up with.
  • jaybird12345
    jaybird12345 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    congratulations on getting your PIP award seemingly so easily  (because they are not making it easy for me)however to have gotten this award you must be really incapacitated. By the time my parents got significant monetary benefits they were too old and infirm  to 'enjoy' their extra income
  • jaybird12345
    jaybird12345 Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    omg on reflection my comment seems so bitter. I apologise
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    james19o6 said: However, my son is caring for me and receives carer element on UC. How many hours can he work so that they can take his carer element off?
    There is no limit on the hours he can work. Provided he does 35 hours of care he is entitled to have the carer element included.
  • Smjoyce79
    Smjoyce79 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hi all,

    I was wondering, how do you go about requesting a pip paper based assessment? Who do you need to contact?

    I am jumping to gun abit here, I haven't been given an assessment date, but it's very likely I will in due course.  My first assessment was rejected, like others, I thought I was reading a report on someone else. From start to finished was blatantly lies, So now I am trying again.

    I am registered with the Safeguarding team, who helped me with the application process. They've also confirmed that various departments within DWP and UC will be aware of the safeguarding alert. Will this make any difference  to how my application will be accessed. 
    I have provided evidence outlining my conditions and application form is very much how my conditions affect me on a day to day basis.

    Also, another question, when the assessment takes place and the reports gets sent back to DWP, does the report go back to my caseworker or just a random one?
    In regards to the decision maker, do they just get the assessment where a decision cannot be made?




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