I've heard horror stories of people's assessments of how the person doing it was stern and quite arrogant and this worried me a little because I would have fought back - only you know what your condition is really like. You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement to UNiversal Credit. My daughter was with me and she was very obvious with her note taking, and asked for a few points of clarity 'to make sure her notes of the session were accurate'. Despite the problems with the PIP decision making process, the timescale of a PIP decision making process that is not riddled with other issues may still be quite low, and therefore it is always a good idea to apply for it if one has a condition they need help with. my hubby gets basic rate mobility because he can't plan and make journeys on his own, he can't figure out timetables, buying tickets, navigating himself round strange places, falls asleep on transport so could be at potential risk of missing stops, potential be vulnerable. Thanks. I would advise being very prepared - basically they are not on your side! I wasnt saying she say that . The main reason for recording the assessment officially is that they know you are, and they're more careful in the first place so with any luck you can avoid having to go to appeal. Hi GEMMA, I was also a victim of "thats not what you wrote on the form" question. How long after PIP phone assessment do you get a decision? Hi, Thank you for letting me part of this forum. Could you repeat the activity? If it's a push to do it, don't be heroic - don't do it. If your needs have changed, your PIP might be increased, reduced or stopped. I've just had my work capability assessment over the phone and I think it went well. But the person being given all this helpful advice drives to work & has now got over the worst of getting started on her RA drugs, so presumably she gets up & dresses herself for work? Thank you so much for your helpful response! I applied on the 13th September 2021. I unfortunately do not have much faith in the system and have already convinced myself I am doomed to fail. Nothing more you can do until a decison's been made. But I seem to collapse in the middle as I have no structural strength. A lot of the members here did advise her to take more time off to get used to her drugs but she refused to do that and kept on working. that will all be on her record. Some people get really good and understanding assessors I hope you do. I developed a hell of a headache going through everything but as it was by phone, I closed my eyes and took my time trying to explain how I felt and how I approached my daily life.Ive no idea what the outcome will be but I have to be honest and say that I really dont feel like the nurse was trying to catch me out. However, there's a rigorous assessment process for people . The point is, don't make any effort you wouldn't normally make on an ordinary day. Recent PIP assessment question. thanks Terry I wil look into it. Does anyone know if any agency collating information regarding the time PIP assessors are taking over their assessments in order to challenge what is going on? Each assessment and assessor is different. First time I have done this but I know I need to reduce hours at work radically and change a few things at home to make life easier. To wrap us this PIP feed the words from this song say it all, Some think it's noise, I think it's pretty, And so what if I love each sparkle and each bangle, Why not try to see things from a different angle, I am, I am, strong (well maybe change this one), Your obviously feeling a wee bit better this morning , Hidden trying to locate my sense of humour as I lost it this week with the rest of my body. Applied last summer for. respect of any healthcare matters. Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals. On average, it takes the DWP 20 weeks from the date you started your claim to make a decision. Typically, PIP back pay starts from the date of your claim and once the claim is accepted the DWP will pay you the money you have claimed or that you need. My top tips for getting through the PIP process: 1. You then can go through the report highlighting anything which is wrong, and challenge it. Receive all the latest news and information about Scope, tell us how we can make the community better, Safeguarding I had my PIP assessment this week too (new claim - no DLA previouly). Its tomorrow morning and been changed from video call to telephone call so slightly less nerve racking!! And trust us, they mean a lot. Thats fantastic news! policy. There have been reports of clients who have been awarded the DLA benefits but they seem to have lost these benefits when they moved to PIP. Towards the end of the PIP claim form, you can ask for a home visit for the assessment, but you cannot insist on it. Hi Gemma, I take it you have already submitted a 'How your disability affects you form' with all the descriptors for daily living activities and you detailed how you struggled with each one. Hopefully it won't be too long. I was stunned to receive a letter home for 2 weeks and is still very weak. Provide the necessary resources, training and time. https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Claiming-Personal-Independence-Payment/Getting-a-PIP-decision#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20it%20takes%20the,less%20time%2C%20some%20take%20more.WOW questionnaire responses show assessors are still lying. Having accompanied my hubby to two physical face to face assessments which were both totally different - one where he scored zero in all areas (& subsequently went to appeal tribunal getting an enhanced daily living award) and one where the assessor actually went looking for points for him (giving him sufficient for a basic rate mobility award too). Making out to be worse than you are is fraudulent. The assessor suggests which descriptors best fit with the problems you have and the help you need by filling in a PA4 form straight after your assessment. I know you all know that, but the phrasing of some comments on here doesn't make that fully clear, so thought I should just add this. The Benefits and Work member guides for PIP are excellent as they take you through the process step by step. If you're currently claiming SSP from your employer than you can't claim this at the same time. The best advice I can give you, and others have said it too, is to not rush into your answer. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. Occupational health Not fit to work: What does it mean? Yes Ive heard they try catching you out which is why Im rather nervous! Chances are, your interviewer is interested in you and was highly engaged in the information you were providing. In my view it was definitely worth doing, as it avoids the kind of thing J1707 is talking about here. I had to laugh about the part where you stated about all your ailments, you remind me of myself. Disabled people are a soft target for these assessors, it's a know fact that they are paid by results, results in saving the government money, yes there are people out there abusing the system and it's the real disabled that are made to suffer. The primary purpose of this campaign was to highlight the continued flaws within the assessment processes in the area of personal independence payment (PIP) and employment and support allowance (ESA). My own doctor and consultants class me as a "Complex Case", - a slight alteration on my medications can have severe results. Wish you all the best for it, it's a great pity when someone in such a health predicament as yours has to jump through these bl**dy hoops to get the help you so obviously need. If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. In terms of showering, I told her I need help to steady myself in the shower, my husband does that and cant stand for more than a few mins. I was clean and tidy it went against me. How long after PIP phone call do you get paid? So I had a telephone assessment for a change of circumstances on the 13th of February. Read our editorial policy. The COC was to let them know of several recent diagnosis, mainly of a cognitive nature. In this brief guide, we will discuss PIP decision timescale, as well as other things you need to know about PIP eligibility and PIP related problems. Your interview was scheduled for half an hour, but it was closer to 45 minutes or an hour before your conversation wrapped up. I can;t say it's not about the money but there's a heck of a lot to do with the principal. My husband came with me and even he remarked it wasnt as bad as he though it would be. Kitty, I don't think that's fraudulent, if you often can't or don't get dressed or get washed because of your health condition. I have a video PIP assessment in a few weeks time and was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice for this? 2.10: Prime Factorization and the Least Common Multiple (Part 2). Many thanks again to you all for the info. Like yourself I have to travel to my appointments, some 30 miles and I do this often as I am under 3 consultants for variois things not to mention nurse clinic appointments as well. A journal of how your health has been, supporting letters from rheumatology and an honest view of how your health is, taking care to pay attention to how limited this disease makes you on bad days and on average how many bad you have is the most honest and safest way to go. Your right. Unfortunately I dont have a copy . How long after PIP phone assessment do you get a decision? Do all PIP reviews require an assessment? Im sorry about your friend, thats awful. From the letter and original phone call from the DWP it has took no time at all, in fact it's like I've been fast tracked! I am unfortuante that I live in a place between two areas which isnt great when I need district nurses - no one is sure who owns me? I have gone through each point and tried to remember what I put and made a note of it all. If you do tell them they can - and will - stop it. The assessor will know this. As long as you have submitted lots of evidence with your form hopefully you'll be ok. Good luck x. 1. Don't tell them you drive that will go against you unless you have an adapted car. When I go to the toilet at night Im very stiff and I hold on to the radiator and lower myself to the toilet and again hold on to get up. Weird, gaining PIP for me was effortless (also having aspergers syndrome) the assesment was pretty succinct. My PIP wasnt removed because of how I was dressed or turned out. I'm going to fight this just for my own peace of mind. There is only 2 sections on the mobility component side of PIP, and both together can total 24 max, getting that, is very difficult I am told. If you dont they will catch you out, I fully know how long it takes a disabled person to look presentable. It takes about 12 weeks for a PIP decision after text. How long after PIP phone assessment do you get a decision? They will send the report before a decision's been made but this may not be a good idea if you already suffer with anxiety. Take your time and try not to lose your train of thought.My anxiety levels were difficult to control this morning and following the call Ive vomited a few times. Hi Gemma, if you can,explain at the begining of the call that yoy are extremely anxious about the call. How do I know if my PIP assessment went well? You can start a claim 3 months before the SSP ends and you will need your SSP1 form from your employer and a fit note from your GP. If they take away my car I'll have to cope somehow but I will appeal for what good it will do. Great news in one way as I dont have to worry about driving anywhere as I already know next week is going to be hard as a conference to go too as well for work. They just fail to recognise illnesses that are either rare or fluctuating. On the 11th January 2022 I received a text saying they had received my report and it would be 8 weeks for a decision. This will send you regular email updates and reminders about your appeal. Any individual who files a PIP claim could get between 23.60 and 151.40 a week if they are aged 16 or above and have not reached State Pension age. I am fighting the system but in truth even going to tribunal (I haven't got a date) isn't giving me much chance of success - however I will try? It often causes even more anxiety which isn't going to help. The problems that are leading to a PIP in this job could well end up causing problems in the next. It is impossible to get a full understanding and evaluations of any person's life, disabled or not within 20 minutes chat. Even within a 30 minute chat. Fingers crossed youll get a swift reply. Today (18/1) called for a copy of my assessment but she said they advised not to send it as decisions are often different. I had my pip assessment at home .it didnt go well. You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Avoid staying out late on work nights, accept all the optional invitations to work events, and spend your time at work on job-related activities only. Note: Other improvements will combine the separate assessment processes for PIP, Employment Support Allowance, and Universal Credit. Fact. If you have an indefinite award the DWP will usually review it every 10 years. appropriate medical assistance immediately. PIP questions are concerned with how the person functions in their day to day life, and they are meant to assess the extent to which the person's condition affects them, as opposed to what their condition is. I am very pleased for you. Her reply was well you cant be properly washing yourself each time. Deal with places that you don't recognize. Did the nurse ask questions you was expecting? They have not given me a date yet so still on DLA. 1. She had always been a well-groomed woman before she became ill and it was a kind of defence for her to put her face on especially in stressful situations. Considering the fact the total points on the Care Descriptor points is over 70! I have yet to be changed over to PIP, but what will be, will be - My wife put in for an increase on care, but she is basically looking after me 24/7 and I'm on a hospital bed, which the District Nurses are on about changing due to it being not secure enough for someone with my conditions. One of the ESA questions was, if you can see across the road and nothing is coming, can you cross the road, nothing about do you need assistance to help you cross the road, so if you tick yes, you are fit for work. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? I took my dog to the garden as she was uncomfortable around her( 3 steps to the garden 3 steps back) all she mentioned was I reached down and grabbed my dog by the collar and walked her out the room. What I am having issues with is getting ESA, mostly because of those who issue it are entirely incompetant, and because of their incompetancy and lack of help, i don't even know what I am entitled to. Will PIP tell me decision over the phone? glad its over. Have to say, I was ok as had ex nurse x. You get the standard rate if you score between eight and 11 points for your daily living needs in the PIP test. You didn't sound flippant! Maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process will help the entire organisation to recognise the value of an employee performance improvement plan. Another useful tip which is what I did for my late husband is ask for a copy of the assessors report. Your Interview Ran Longer Than Scheduled. She didnt seem like she was trying to catch me out at any point or like any of the horror stories you hear. I received the copy of my report and although some of it I feel is not accurate, he has recommended 14 . So the answer to her question was no I dont socialise but she wrote down my entire reply. Hi everyone! Feel like I am in a war zone at the moment Mmrr but I think we have all been there at some point. 5. Ill let you know what the outcome of the assessment is once I hear back from DWP. Well done, hope you you get a pospositive outcome. I can only repeat, take your time, dont try to outthink the question, just ask yourself how would I feel doing that and how would I tackle it and how many times could I do it/how much time would it take me to recover after doing it. Moreover, the content may be subjective, and not necessarily backed by research.Whilst, these personality articles have been written by subject expert psychologists the sole purpose of the article is to inform, educate and entertain, and cannot be substituted for professional opinion or advice. Thanks for your response. I've had too much going on in my life for that to happen. It was supposed to be by video but 10 mins before it was due, I got a call saying that the health professional wasnt available for a video call and that I was to wait for a telephone call to conduct the assessment at some point this afternoon. Here's my experience as a disabled woman, you can read about my condition in my chronic journey blog post. The date for my PIP Assessment dropped on the mat, Can you Bellevue my PIP assessor asked me how I got RA. Hope I haven't made you too stressed and anxious about it! I told her Im exhausted after showering and have to sit with a towel round me to let myself air dry rather than rub myself dry as its too tiring. We all know its individual, all I am saying is be honest about you your situation, not what other people are telling you to say and be. Well the dreaded PIP Assessment went ahead today. Ring them after 7 days and ask for it. This should be available 48 hours after you have had your assessment. Part of the scoring is can you plan and execute a journey, Try saying someone drives you as you find it difficult to drive and concentrate due to pain and brain for, Well all advice been fab but now cancelled as need to urgently see consultant same day due to lung issue so see what happens thanks all x. Goodness Deeb, I hope the lung issue is not too serious. I did a few excercises from my chair but she didn't push me. can anyone advise how the current Capita PIP assessments are done by telephone please? Just as a reminder keep (or take a pic with your mobile and email the pics to yourself so you always have access to them!) Having said that some of the members on here have been waiting much longer. I hope it all goes your way. There are so many people who deserve Pip but dont get it or have to fight for it. Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful, Address: Apt. How to tell if pip assessment went well 2021. Is anyone else any stories to share. She said sorry about that but the decision will now be 2-4 weeks from the 17th January. I had my assessment some weeks ago and then 8 weeks ago I received a text from the DWP saying that they were looking at my assessment and would be in touch in 4 weeks - I have heard nothing do you think I should contact them to find out what is happening. PIP decision timescales in most cases tend to be around 12 weeks, and in most cases, unless there are rare complications in the PIP process, the person gets their PIP in about 12-13 weeks, along with back pay starting the date of their claim. Ive been told a manager will be observing the phone call which has only added to my nerves but very grateful its telephone and not video/ face to face! The lady who assessed me wasn't too harsh and typed at break neck speed. It isn't sent automatically. After the assessment, which can take some weeks, the result or decision will come through. xxx, But if that is not how Dee is then she shouldnt be doing that. She needs to tell it how it is not how others say it is. How long does it take for PIP decision after assessment 2022? Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. Anyone having to do a PIP assessment should contact their CAB. Then the questions were ordered to match the 4 areas above. I received a copy of my assessment today. My Occupational Therapist tried to get me a Bio-Bidet which is basically a new toilet seat, but with the additional parts of a bidet, but the funding was turned down, that cost 1,000 - the reason given was not suitable for individual, hence now they have applied for a Clos-o-mat, costing 7,000 which has been accepted. Remember during an Assessment you can ask for a break, if you feel unwell at any point. Tell them your partner has to help.you with cooking , do you do internet shopping, how do you dress even down to putting in bras, how you toilet. Really explain why you struggle with the various descriptors and what help you need or get from others. I went to mandatory and wrote page on page as I broke down her report sentence by sentence. It was an hour and 20 minutes. The purpose of the phone call is to ensure the claimant understands the reason why PIP has not been awarded or has been awarded at a lower rate and to answer any questions or concerns that the claimant may have about the decision.

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