Pip telephone review

Hi poppy123456

Yes, that's correct. Thank you for the correction. I have now just received my copy of the health assessment report today. I've gone through it very briefly with my carer for now but my carer has explained the main bullet points, including the scoring points system.

It appears that my total points would tally up to 14 points for DL if the DWP were to go with the assessor report.

Nothing on mobility but that was expected as I had reported no changes to that on my reassessment forms.

Is the 14 points correct?. I'm currently only getting basic DL which I think I received 8 points for that in my initial assessment.

Would this mean that my DL rate will change if the DWP go with the report?

Sorry for all of the questions but I'm just a bit confused on how this all works.

In general, I thought that the health assessor was fair and to the point except for a couple of things that I feel have been really downplayed a bit in her report of me, especially considering how she hasn't spoken to me so can't understand my conditions from just a 4 minutes phone call, but I think that is to be expected as I've heard they do tend to downplay things a bit.

All in all though, apart from that bit, I think she was honest at least on the majority of the points of DL.

Now just the waiting for the actual results. I'm shaking!.

Thanks again all for your help.

Flustered1 x

Hi Kimmy87

Yes my carer has said the same thing but what I'm thinking is, when I was reassessed, I put no changes but still explaining in detail of my severe anxiety and depression with all the supportive evidence etc.

So since I reported no changes, I'm wondering if they can change my DL rates as it was just a reassessment form.

If the DWP do go in favour of the health assessment report then I'd be happy with that since I'm only getting SDL at the moment. So that would actually be good.

I'm hoping that they do go in favour of the report then.

Just a waiting game now. I'm still extremely anxious about seeing the results.

Thank you again.

Flustered1 x

Ah ok, I see. Thank you Kimmy87. I just wasn't sure if they'd consider putting it up on a reassessment because it wasn't a change of circumstances form.

I'd honestly be happy with even staying on the lower rate but obviously an increase is welcome also.

I suppose it is just all in the DWP's hands now. I don't think I have the energy in me right now to fight a decision though I'm ill with lots of things going on.

So I do hope that they don't just decide to kick me off it instead.

Would it be backdated to the date I was reassessed if it were to go enhanced?.

Thank you again.

I really appreciate that there is forum's like this with support and information to help.

Flustered1 x

Hi poppy123456

Ok, I got you now :) thank you for explaining.

Yes this was a reassessment review initiated by the pip/DWP as I was up for renewal in 2021. Only just gotten to this point now with an assessment etc recently which I had no idea I had had. Apparently, they do paper based assessments as well so I'm assuming mine was one of those.

It's just a waiting game for me, still. Even though I've read the (to the best of my abilities) assessor report, I'm still very anxious on the final outcome. I wouldn't mind if the decision makers go with my healthy assessment report as I don't think I have the mental energy or physical energy to go to tribunerals ect. I barely leave my home as it is without feeling extremely stressed and anxious.

I'm only on low rate daily living and no mobility currently though and if my assessor report is right, then her points have added up to 14 points for daily living but there is nothing for mobility. It just says not applicable in that part.

Thank you again. I'll keep you all updated .

Flustered1 x

Hi, Adrian and Poppy. Thank you for the insight.

Yes, I think my carer did try to get through to speak to someone to find out my results but she just kept getting redirected to the automated message of when the next payment would be and it just doesn't make any sense because that amount doesn't add up to the current rates so hopefully, that is just an error on that part.

My text message did state that "do not ring up for the decision before you receive the letter as we will not be able to tell you over the phone" so, I am not sure if I could ring them or my carer on my behalf (I'm deaf) because we wouldn't be given the results anyway, according to that message.

Ah, why do they do this? Lol. It's killing me not knowing. I need to know so that I can prepare my mind for the letter. Grrr!

It's only been since 2021 lol.

Well I'll keep my fingers crossed for some good news rather than focusing on that automatic message. I'll keep everyone updated as well.

Thank you all for your insights and help/support. I really appreciate it.

All the very best wishes x

Flustered1 x

Hiya Poppy

Thank you.

I'm glad I listened to you lol. After much coaxing, I eventually got my carer to call pip back up for me. Regardless of the message I got, a man told her on the phone that I have been awarded the enhanced rate for daily living but they aren't able to award me anything for mobility at this time. My award goes on until December 8 2027.

I'm so relieved!. Omg.

The wait is finally over. Well, until 2027 lol. I imagine until 2026 actually since I'll be called up a year earlier, if they're still doing that. Not sure at the moment.

But, thank you very much, and to all others as well, for your insights, kind words and help. The relief I feel now is unbelievable.

My heart was in my throat and everything when I saw my carer speaking to someone, eventually.

I still have to wait for the letter coming through though for my payment. But it's still basically ongoing, only now, I get for enhanced daily living instead of standard.

I'm not due any backdated money. But I'm just so glad that I've finally come to this point.

Thanks again everyone and all the best for Christmas and New Year.

Flustered1 x