Take care all.. After the assessment, which can take some weeks, the result or decision will come through. I have a video PIP assessment in a few weeks time and was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice for this? I hope you are all well and relatively pain free. You can ask them to report your worst days . And it will be at home! There have also been reports of how the issues with PIP assessment can be managed with ease if the person knows what they are doing and takes adequate help from others.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'psychreel_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',106,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-medrectangle-4-0'); To get help with the process of PIP claims and ensure that you know how to best approach the situation can be done by talking to local organizations or even organizations or even through online organizations like Citizens Advice. If you have any questions or comments about the PIP decision timescale, please feel free to reach out to us at any time. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. Just wondered what stage you was at , Hi all I applied for pip 16/09/2021 and had my assessment 12/01/22 assessment 1hr 50 mins! 71% receive an award for normal rules DLA reassessment claims. Award rates for all claims (excluding withdrawn cases) between April 2013 and January 2022 show that: 42% receive an award for normal rules new claims. You didn't sound flippant! I cant change anythng and they explained that it's not them who make the final decision, they are just there to tick boxes, I will let you know when the dreaded brown envelope drops through the letter box, I haven't done my best, passed a test or given my all. Ask for a copy if the report . Can I check my PIP assessment online? How long after PIP phone assessment do you get a decision? He was very thorough and kind. 1. Here's my experience as a disabled woman, you can read about my condition in my chronic journey blog post. You can report your health condition when claiming and send in fit notes from your GP. How long does it take for PIP decision after assessment 2022? I unfortunately do not have much faith in the system and have already convinced myself I am doomed to fail. Start your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim 2. PIP SUPPORT will be extended for five new health conditions going forward, meaning thousands of people could become eligible for support. Thanks. I kept a diary recording the week before I sent my form back, photogaphs of my condition (Lack of circulation in feet and hands) I didn't fill the form in all at once but I wonder if using a diffent pen on some days would have helped, I spent ages looking for the pen I was using on each day. Hi all. I have not received a message to say they have received my report so my sister called today to check they have and the confirmed the received it 17/01/22 she said no desision has been made yet but to keep checking my bank ??? Ring the PIP helpline number and ask for a copy of your assessor's report to be sent to you. If they take away my car I'll have to cope somehow but I will appeal for what good it will do. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. Very best of luck with it all! If you dont they will catch you out, I fully know how long it takes a disabled person to look presentable. BIS If you're awarded PIP for a fixed time of more than 2 years, the DWP will usually review your award before it ends. 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. Hi GEMMA, I was also a victim of "thats not what you wrote on the form" question. Im driving myself absolutely mad wondering if the DM will remove points. Remember to add in how it affects you and your family emotionally . Occupational health Not fit to work: What does it mean? 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. I have had cancer, only recently been signed off remission period, I have had 2 major stomach operations after Consultants founf I was dying from the inside out, over 50cm of my intestines was removed and part of my liver. 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. The assessor will know this. 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. xxx, But if that is not how Dee is then she shouldnt be doing that. I dont need to go online and look because I looked at all this in depth when I did my own PIP. I and my husband did all of the above because of pride and it went against me. But the points on my report focused only on my physical condition, which allowed me a previous award of standard daily living for the past few years. It often causes even more anxiety which isn't going to help. 14. If you want to request a copy of your assessment form you can do so by ring the DWP and asking for your PA4 report. We are not asking her to be fraudulent. 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). I do not qualify for ESA so I cant comment on that as I havent seen the questions. I had my PIP assessment this week too (new claim - no DLA previouly). All the very best. 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. Sorry for the rant, not getting at you, but having a disabled wife and watching the fear about the assessments, delays and texts from them. as being in breach of those terms. Its very specific and slightly embarrassing what they want to know. 536 6162 Reichel Greens, Port Zackaryside, CT 22682-9804, Hobby: Scrapbooking, Hiking, Hunting, Kite flying, Blacksmithing, Video gaming, Foraging. This will send you regular email updates and reminders about your appeal. Good luck ,try get the words long term across and if applies unlikely to change in the long term and all the long term meds and treatments even ones that did not work in the past ,it helps for a longer award and to try not have to go through the whole process again next year , evidence letters etc does not come into it now ,unless it is new evidence and how it affects you not confirmations of condition they are not interested about that , they will go over your forms on their computer ,you do not know wot they will ask is luck ,good luck hope it goes ok. Provide the necessary resources, training and time. Thank you Victoria-NRAS. Used to work for most of my life. Feed yourself. This my reality. I actually bought a couple second hand off ebay. Check what happens after you've sent the form You'll usually have to go to an assessment to check how your condition affects you. What happens after PIP questionnaire? What is the timescale please between receiving the Well it's arrived my letter for a face to face. Because whether it's through their body language or how they respond to your answers - you can often gauge how an . Good Luck! If you're thinking of cancelling and forgeting about this claim then please think carefully before doing this. This involves: 1. 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. New style ESA maybe possible, if you've paid the correct amount of NI contributions in the previous 2 tax years. I went to mandatory and wrote page on page as I broke down her report sentence by sentence. and anything else that might make you seem less affected. I have gone through each point and tried to remember what I put and made a note of it all. Many thanks again to you all for the info. If anyone has any specific questions about the assessment, let me know and Ill try to answer them. If she asks how far, how long can you walk, think about how you feel doing that, then answer. Good luck xxx. I record all my assessments although mine have been in their own building not at home. We use cookies on our website. Not saying you are the same but effects of chronic fatigue could make you vulnerable when travelling so in effect you could potentially gain a basic rate mobility award. Use of this website is conditional upon your acceptance of our User Agreement. 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? You are entitled to see the report also wait a few days after the assessment ring them and ask them to send you a copy. Try not to worry, the worst is over - so sit back and wait (hard I know)! The whole process from making a new claim for PIP, from the initial phonecall to the DWP through to receiving the Award Letter can take up to 24 weeks, which is around six months. these people REALLY BOIL MY BLOOD. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? How long after PIP phone call do you get paid? It seems so obvious that when you're clearly having difficulties and you've got doctor's letters to confirm your level of disability that there shouldn't be any issue. I never told Dee to do anything I was giving examples of my experience. Hi, Thank you for letting me part of this forum. 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. How long after PIP phone call do you get paid? Just a gentle reminder that anything filled in on a PIP form or said during the PIP assessment MUST be accurate, truthful information, otherwise you risk prosecution. 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. Why is the sand at the beach colder than the ocean at night? You have to ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration before you can get the Mandatory Reconsideration Notice. This question in the PIP assessment with questions one mental health means that you find it hard to do the following: structure and follow a path to a location you know and it doesn't concern much on how you get there. I asked how long the decision would be. There are a couple of other members having a video PIP assessment this coming week so hopefully they'll come back and report on how it went. The rules make it as difficult as possible but if you can somehow get hold of two cassette recorders that would be acceptable. Even my GP Friday looked at me and said 'not quite going to plan is it!' You can imagine that a letter that says that Mr Smith tells us that . Like you gave yours but you had a much better experience than I and a lot of others have by past posts. Remember you do not need to do any of the ridiculous physical stuff they ask, like can you put your arms above your head if it causes you pain! Hi Dee. Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you. Anyway, very best of luck with it. To get a comprehensive full assessment and complete physical examination, it would take 1-2 hours. Go through the assessment and do your own report based on the discrepancies in the assessment. Im knackered walking, tired, need to sit down so I cant walk for long. Each assessment and assessor is different. you can refer back to the notes on your claim form if you wish. Thank you so much honestly thats so helpful. And how long does it take usually for a decision to be made? Recent PIP assessment question. Anyway, I hope the post below helps you and good luck tomorrow, I had an assessment today. 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? Things I remember specifically: in terms of preparing food, I said I couldnt hold a full kettle as I have pain in my wrist joints. Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful, Address: Apt. You'll also get a login, so you can check the progress of your appeal at any time. I gor high rate mobility and high rate care on the old scheme and my condition is worse now. Can occupational health sign me off work? If you get at least 12 points in total, you'll get the mobility component at the enhanced rate. Thank you. A benefit that someone can apply for if the person has reached State Pension age, is the Attendance Allowance. 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. Do all PIP reviews require an assessment? Weed and Modafinil (+A guide to how it works), Low platelet count and fatigue (+the relationship). Get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) documents 3. She also said I always start with question 11 as it can take the longest. Be careful of things like picking up dropped pencil etc. Receive all the latest news and information about Scope, https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-style-employment-and-support-allowance, https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=a5d7f3f8-614d-479c-ace1-0ba19311de94, tell us how we can make the community better, Safeguarding Savala is a website that writes about many topics of interest to you, a blog that shares knowledge and insights useful to everyone in many fields. Having said that some of the members on here have been waiting much longer. There are many losing out on support because they fail to get 1 or 2 points, which are absoutely unbelievable. There are different rules if youre terminally ill. You cannot get PIP and Armed Forces Independence Payment at the same time.. They are much more careful. Hi the part for scoring in planning a journey for mobility is for mental health issiues,and will not go against you if your not in for that, care maybe ,mobility no as lots just go for the mobility component. She was horrible. It was an example of my own situation. PIP decision takes about 6 weeks after a paper based assessment to get you the PIP amount that you have claimed or that you need based on what condition you are suffering from. attatel in reply to Diary 3 years ago Receive all the latest news and information about Scope, tell us how we can make the community better, Safeguarding What I did say and can say is that I told the truth and how it is. If you're terminally ill the award will be for 3 years. appropriate medical assistance immediately. Ring them after 7 days and ask for it. Problems with PIP usually happen with the PIP assessment, which is done by independent contractors that work with the government to help assess the disability of the individuals. Do you avoid socialising? 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. Before you start, get all your medical paperwork together including hospital letters, prescriptions lists, referrals and such. You should certainly make sure you are thorough in what you tell the assesor and don't leave out key info, but the info you include must still be truthful. If you're terminally ill the award will be for 3 years. 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. I think people should act as they normally do and if someone normally gets up and gets dressed then thats what they should do. Totally Victoria I am not going to be something I am not to get a PIP. Explain how you tackle the task/activity that she's asking about. 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. I hope it helps you positively. Gemma, Ive copied my post from last week and pasted it below-I had the assessment last week. It means they can't just assume you can do things as it'll be clear you weren't asked. Most of the HP conclusions are wholly fabricated. This will often involve a face-to-face assessment with one of the Department's contractors (Atos, Capita and Maximus). As others have said, answer according to how you are on bad days. Well it just goes to show that it all depends on your assessor. 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? WCA Telephone Appointment went well. She said well you cant be drying yourself properly then. These states do not permit you to sue other drivers for compensation for your injuries unless they are severe. If you do tell them they can - and will - stop it. Unfortunately I dont have a copy . How do I know if my PIP assessment went well? You automatically qualify for the enhanced rate of the daily living component if you are terminally ill. I know it sounds very dramatic but if you stop and think how much it does effect you you will be surprised. 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. 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? Get a list of what you want to tell them which you write using voice text, as you get brain fog. I will be honest I was looking at the questions and thinking of answers to get more points but that was making me more stressed and honestly is always the best policy isnt it! 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. 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. I hope it all goes your way. I've had too much going on in my life for that to happen. Glad you got what you are entitled to. Raynauds, Osteo shoulder and Arrithmia. My own Gp told me when I asked for a support letter that he had a patient who was paralysed from the waist down and was turned down because he could lift himself from chair to sofa using his arms . Patient is a UK registered trade mark. Hopefully it won't be too long. What I'm acftually referring to is recording the Assessment. PsychReel do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. I would never forgive myself if I injured or god forbid worse anyone . My PIP wasnt removed because of how I was dressed or turned out. I told him then it was due to RA, and I had to have him move my chair so I could look straight at him without turning my head as my neck etc were in such abominable pain. This may seem obvious - but if you're focusing on getting your answers right, you might not be paying full attention to the interviewer's reactions. PIP claims are handled by the Department of Work and Pensions, and it is a government benefit that is meant to aid individuals struggling with physical or mental disabilities to bear the extra costs of living.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'psychreel_com-box-4','ezslot_4',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-psychreel_com-box-4-0'); A PIP claim amount depends on how the persons condition affects them, but the claim does not depend on the condition itself, which is why PIP assessment is so crucial. Based on many other threads here the waiting time for decision's is anything from 2-12 weeks. He must be much cleverer than me and the professor because after 15 years with the condition, there still isn't that much known about it - perhaps he'd like to do a disertation on it? 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. Some claims take less time; some take more. I'm going to fight this just for my own peace of mind. I really hope you get the best outcome from your assessment. If it's a push to do it, don't be heroic - don't do it. Do PIP decision makers go with the assessors report?