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Very anxious, I think I screwed up my PIP assessment :(
Hi everyone, I’m AC. I’ve just completed my PIP phone assessment for chronic severe anxiety with marked panic disorder (on Wednesday 23rd). Here’s a detailed overview of my claim and how I’m feeling now it’s done. Nature of My Claim Condition: Chronic, severe anxiety with panic attacks since 2021 Daily impact: Panic…
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WCA phone call cancelled
Hi everyone, I was due to have my Telephone assessment next week for the health element of UC. However, I’ve just received a letter saying this is cancelled as they now have enough evidence. What does this usually mean? Thanks
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Pip Renewal
Hi, my current PIP award finishes in July and I’m having a telephone assessment in 2 weeks time. I won my original case via tribunal back in 2021. In the original first claim I only received 4 points and 0 points for the relevant 2 elements. I challenged through the mandatory process but failed leaving with the same…
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PIP awarded but MH ignored. Feeling conflicted about going for MR.
Hi. I was amazed to be awarded PIP - although I do believe I am eligible due to physical health issues. A smattering of 2's in Daily Living, no 4, got me low rate for 2 years, review due in 18 months. While I was pleased, having lived below the poverty line for the last few years, I was/am disappointed. I have depression…
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Reassessment call back
i had another call back about another assessment What are peoples experiences about this My last assessment was over two hours
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PIP Telephone Assessment - Using RelayUK
The Health Assessment Advisory Service, who do the assessments, have acknowledged my request for Reasonable Adjustment (using Relay UK), which has been refused twice now, as they have stated they haven't got the ability to use Relay UK - I believe this is nonsense, and have made it clear several times that Relay UK is…
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New Style ESA application timeline
Sharing my timeline in the hope that it helps others. 12/02/25 applied online. Same day I received a text message to confirm they had received my application and that they would be in contact within 14 days. They included a link to enable me to upload new Fit Notes. 21/02/25 I uploaded a new Fit Note using the online link…
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Could you tell me what the phonecall interview for u.c. from ESA goes like?
I'm stressed and anxious about the telephone appointment I have coming up and would appreciate any insight at all anyone can offer me. I am worried that just by talking to me they won't assess me taking into account my health etc. thankyou!!🥺
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Claim reviewer just had me report a change of health circumstances during phone review. Concerned
I’m on LCWRA due to severe Long Covid which I’ve had since 2020. Just had my second UC claim review. During the call the reviewer asked if I’d been diagnosed with any new health conditions since opening my claim, which I have. (I wasn’t asked this during my last review.) It hadn’t occurred to me to report a change of…
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Denied PIP from review.
Since 2001 I have been diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder & ADHD, amongst other difficult health problems that have left me with the inability to be part of the work place. As such, I firstly had DLA, which was eventually given as a lifetime award from the age of 12, not the tip top, it was middle rate care, low rate…
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Pip phone times
Hi Anyone know why some telephone assessments take 1/2 hr and some take 2 hours. I can't get my head around it.
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Hello, and first question regarding PIP
Hello I had my telephone assessment this morning and it ended at 10.30. At 11.40 I received a text from dwp to say that my report has been received. Worryingly quick, or should I not read anything into it? Thank you
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Missed call today; first assessment tomorrow?
Hi folks, I'm in the process of going through my first claim. I'm due to be having a call from Ingeus tomorrow afternoon for the telephone health assessment. This was communicated with me a few weeks ago so I'm well aware. Strange thing is, this morning I got a call from an 0800 number that ends in 0700 and does seem to be…
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ESA to UC migration
Just saying hi, I'm new and have joined to get info on migrating from ESA (support group) to UC. I have a telephone appointment to agree to a new style ESA commitment and was terrified until i read the posts on here, they have calmed my nerves. Thank you everyone xx
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You can change your in person appointment to telephone
Hi I’ve seen some posts about concerns at having to attend an in person assessment for ESA so wanted to share my experience as I found that you can change this to a telephone appointment if you need to. My initial appointment was for a telephone assessment and they cancelled this on the day. I was offered the opportunity…
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PIP question, is there any chance of getting PIP?
Hello! I have a question about PIP and hearing loss. I have had bilateral hearing loss since I was very young and I wear two hearing aids, but one is currently broken and I expect the NHS to provide me with two new hearing aids soon. I contacted PIP on March 20th, and on May 21st I got a call from Serco. The phone call was…
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Telephone consultation
Hi i have my first telephone consultation on the 20th of may this is my first time applying for pip how long can the call last ? and what will they ask me I've heard they trick people with questions does this happen can anybody gave me eny advice on things not to say ime worried and stressed out I have depression PTSD and…
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ESA assessment- Are they trying to trick me?
I hope it’s ok to share this here. I’m feeling so frustrated and upset after a call from the ESA health assessment people. I’m wondering if the two calls I’ve just had from them are trying to trick me or are genuine so would be good to know if anyone else has had similar experiences and what they have done about it. Am I…
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Pip help
Hi I had a telephone consultation yesterday at 1.30 which lasted one hour about half hour after that I had a text saying we've received the written report of your pip can I get a copy of this report I was with maximus
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When can I ask for my ESA assessment report
hi I’ve got my ESA medical telephone assessment this week and I wondered if I can get a copy of the report once it has been sent to the DWP or do I have to wait to hear from the DWP about their decision? Any info and advice appreciated thanks.
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Assessment review
hi, I have my first review via telephone tomorrow, if you feel I really meet one of the descriptors can you say to the assessor “ I feel I meet such and such descriptor because”?? That’s if they don’t ask the right question during the review ?
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PIP application timeline (my experience)
Hi I’ve seen other members share their application timeline experience and it really helped me make my application, thank you. Here’s my experience. Sorry it’s a bit long but I hope there’s some useful bits. 12/02/25 - started application process using the link on the Govt website to see if I could apply online. Put my…
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Phone compliance interview - child element review
hello please can someone give me advice I’ve had a message on my journal to say I’ve had a telephone interview in two weeks time it says they have information to suggest that me child element needs reviewing my child is due to finish school this year and when I continue to read the letter it goes on about not declaring…
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Pip reassessment call and text
Some weeks ago I got a text by company called maximus saying they doing my reassessment on behalf of DWP. Yesterday I got call by DWP, my mum answered saying I was in bed ill so they'd call tomorrow. This morning I got a text saying i have telephone reassessment on 22nd May. So I guess they won't be calling today as I need…
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Is ESA assessment like PIP?
hi I’ve just had a letter telling me I have a telephone assessment following receipt of my capability for work questionnaire and have a couple of questions I’d welcome any info on. I’ve been off work sick since I had surgery 10 months ago and now have a long term disability so I’m worried I will be put into the work group…
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Just received my assessment date
I recently changed circumstances after 2 years My mobility has got worse and been diagnosed with early ankylosing spondylitis So I have now said I can’t walk 20 meters as I can’t but assessment is over the phone, how will they know how far I can walk?
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WCA - Questions?
Morning, I have just had a text to say I have a telephone assessment for WCA in a few days time, suppose I will receive the letter shortly. I have never had an assessment before and I sent in over 300 pages worth of medical reports with the questionnaire (I had to pay for parcel postage). So I am not sure what they are…
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When should I update PIP claim?
hi I had my PIP assessment on Monday and my GP has just told me I need a blood test for a new medical condition. Should I update my application now or wait until I get the results back, any suggestions welcome thanks
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Hi, my name is cda! My son is applying for pip and I’m his appointee. I filled in the form then ...
Hi My son is applying for pip and I’m his appointee. I filled in the form then got a telephone assessment date. After receiving the date for the assessment, I asked if it could be a paper based assessment because it would cause my son significant distress. They noted this but said it may get rejected. Not heard anything…
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Pip Phone Assessment
Hi there. I had a telephone assessment for PIP yesterday as i have chronic Osteoarthritis and currently waiting to see a consultant at the hospital to be assessed for a hip replacement. My assessment took around 40 minutes and i felt like the assessor did not ask me all the questions on the form. She didn't ask about…
