The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Similarly, with anything to do with eating/swallowing and adaptations what why, how and when. Pause, reflect and reply - break your answer down and take them through how you complete tasks step-by-step to paint an accurate picture of how your disability affects you. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suspended face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other health-related benefits in March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. I think you mean getting standard rate for care and mobility but am not sure. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Fantastic news! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I have just had my PIP Review face to face assessment which lasted for 2 hours. A video call would have been more revealing. You do not have to accept it. For anyone waiting for a telephone assessment. If you were happy with your written statement, then the interview is just for corroboration. Well done! To view profiles and participate in discussions please. Privacy Policy. Celtic fans in hysterics at one man Rangers comedy show as Hotline regular takes heat off Michael Beale. Love Island first look as Maya Jama 'crashes' beach club as couple to be dumped. How do I feel, numb . No all a bit random and jumbled. The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. I have applied for pip this year for the first time for a chronic physical condition. Hello Matey, I can feel your exhaustion as I read your post. Create an account. Neve claimed for work capability myself but my understanding is that is very similar to PIP assessments. They will want to ask their questions in order and jumping around wont help them. Ohh any opinions on this. Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the 900 cost of living payment. Has anyone else had an assessment this short? Its not a closed shop but must be galling for those who dont get approved. Forgot your username? The sooner that decision comes - either way - the better. xx. Then it was over - she said she had all the information and stated she had tried to contact my MS nurse but she was on annual leave . The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. Do not rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered. I had a telephone assessment just after Christmas , the man who rang me was very polite and courteous and put me at ease straightaway. Amazon Fire TV Stick users may soon start seeing a warning message when trying to side-load dodgy unofficial apps. Others had no strong preference. Stalker cop who harassed fellow officer slapped with 12 month contact ban. Well a little update. Dont know how lead times have changed since mine but mine was only a couple of weeks. Fingers crossed D If like me, youre nervous, you may be tempted to rush things. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. It really was just a re-hash of the form-filling done previously. You the have a relatively short window of opportunity to say what you believe they got wrong (if that is the case) and send it to be included in the file which will be looked at by the decision maker. Always remember anyone can post on the MSE forums, so it can be very different from our opinion. Do not let the assessor rush you and try not to just answer yes or no to their questions. At the end she said that was better than a long face to face assessment Yes I had a telephone consultation don't worry it went really well for me the lady was a nurse who worked for the DWP really nice and basically they fill in your form for you you just tell them everything how it affects your daily life so no worries only issues I have is I've been told there will be no back pay even though my claim goes back to the 13 April this year so I hope this helps a little, That's so helpful thankyou very much I feel alot less anxious now I know wot to expect x. Hi sisn71, Look at the Benefits and Work website and sign up for their emails. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. As you say, its done now and it sounds like with all that prep, youve acquitted yourself well. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12d1fc3dc73897 Nearly 2 hours of questioning, nothing new or odd, didnt feel like she was trying to catch me out. 21 April 2020 at 11:18AM Giantdaz74 Forumite 39 Posts that's great, hope ours is a similar experience then 21 April 2020 at 3:30PM Forgot your username? I had PIP phone assessment last December and was fine. I told her about procedures Id had, & offered to send in proof (documents, discharge advices etc). I hope you've applied for and receiving ESA too. . Dad who lost all his limbs in freak accident is finally able to hold his daughters again. If you decide to tell assessor you on PIP be clear what rates you are on. In my experience, normally there are a few general questions about your illnesses etc and then about your house, who lives with you etc. Easier said than done, I know. The DWP will continue to assess disability claims by considering supporting evidence submitted in the application form, medical evidence provided by healthcare professionals and talking to claimants over the phone, as part of a formal interview. It is better than having to go to an assessment i feel. Dont! There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Has anybody gone through the over the phone assessment process recently? I had my PIP Review telephone call today & it was just as you described. From what I've heard they'll try to give you a lower score and payment and force you to accept it within a limited time scale. I suspect (i.e. Preparing for a PIP telephone assessment could help reduce stress or anxiety about the interview, Take your time on the phonecall, ask for questions to be repeated, clarified or explained in more detail if you need to. Matey, I could have typed your post! Cops believe the man pictured will be able help assist with their ongoing investigation. I just answered his questions honestly . Always try to explain how doing something would make you feel afterwards and the impact it can have on you if you had to do it repeatedly in a short period of time. After my work capability assessment they have decided that I can work. My husband said tell the truth and shame the devil I dont think I will be shaming any devils or PIP assessors but Im glad I know it takes two hours. I thought I read it took about an hour. Compiling the application response is the real hard graft but it proves that those who are deemed to have demonstrated enough are getting through. Create an account. Has anyone had experience with a work capability assessment over the phone ?, I currently receive standard pip and low mobility for oesteo arthritis (bilateral hips) wear and tear in L4/5 and depression I had to claim Universal credit as my partner and I separated and have only had experience with face to face assessments concerning my pip and really anxious about what to expect . Citizens Advice and Benefits and Work have good information available designed to help claimants understand the assessment process, we recommend checking them out for the latest updates. This can be hard to do, but it will really help if you can talk about: the kind of things you have difficulty with, or cant do at all - for example, walking up steps without help or remembering to go to appointments, how your condition affects you from day to day, what a bad day is like for you - for example, On a bad day, I cant walk at all because my injured leg hurts so much or On a bad day, Im so depressed I cant concentrate on anything. The assessor has already written the report I should get a decision within 8 weeks. So I have had my telephone assessment today. That text is encouraging and the suggestion of 8 weeks is probably standard text and is in reality much closer. Carers Allowance is set to be replaced by a new devolved payment at the end of this year. The number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years from April 6. Maya Jama will rock the villa later as she bring the beach club party to an end and one couple is sent home. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I did lose my way a bit, even with notes in front of me. Good luck !!! On the upside, having been through a face to face assessment, at least with the telephone assessment I wont be assessed on how I look or what I can and cant do. I am second guessing the process and feeling that that is how a telephone assessment will feel. May 7, 2021. The PIP assessment is an opportunity for you to talk about how your condition affects you - it's not a diagnosis of your condition or a medical examination. If you would like to message me with the detail when it comes through, we could compare notes and maybe see trends and help others. Is either standard care or enhanced care and same for mobility. You were ready: imagine how tough a 2-hour grilling would have been if your answers werent off pat Chances are your lady was pleasant because you made it easy for her and she appreciated the effort you had put in. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Dad of young woman abused by partner slams 'pathetic' sentence, Ryan Walker (23) had pled guilty to one charge under the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act 2018 and was handed a community sentence, Amazon Fire TV Stick warning as tech giant issues serious alert to users. I have lots of pain 1st Job Centre Visit after Work capability assessment. Sands returns to New York City FC with Michael Beale starting to see centre backs return to fitness at Ibrox. @Rogue thank you for sharing your experience. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. When asked at the end if I had any questions, I asked her if she had read through all my evidence it was clear she had but I wanted to hear her confirm so, which she did. Obviously, you should have a copy of your form to hand in preparation. I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. Im pretty sure my answers joined up, well I will soon find out when I get the outcome. I have applied for pip this year for the first time for a chronic physical condition. Cookie Notice I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for maximum retirement payment. I am a little confused because no such thing as standard PIP. I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. I sent in loads of supporting evidence, which I would like to think has prompted the telephone assessment, but who knows such things can be so Russian roulette. James Sands leaves Rangers as club decide against making New York City loan permanent. Things have only gotten worse in that time & particularly in the recent 7 months since I submitted the form. My assessment lasted 6 minutes. The Gers boss might be getting grief in the wake of Sundays League Cup final defeat but so is another Ibrox backer. Got a text from DWP next morning to say received the report and would hear within 8 weeks an outcome, So part of me is thinking 11 minutes I'd love to know how you get on. Last week, the DWP confirmed that this suspension will remain in place "until further notice" due to enhanced lockdown restrictions across most of the UK, however, jobcentres and benefit helplines will remain open to assist customers. I had my PIP assessment over the phone , initially said it would be 90 min assessment Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. In view of whats at stake - for the individual and also the tax-payers - it seems a bit shoddy. The DWP will use evidence from the assessment to help them decide if you should be awarded PIP. I have recently found out that you can request the Assessors Report as soon as 3 days after your assessment (you just ring up and ask). Standard and enhanced. Forgot your password? Please also note that you should only talk about your health issues to them regarding your worst day/s, nothing else. I am mentally and PIP assessments - is it just me? I had my initial PIP Award last year which ended up being ATOS to recommend I remain on my DLA (pip)? Police arrest man after 'disturbance' near Scots primary school. Thank you, it will be interesting to read the report and to draw some conclusions re the evidence submitted, the impact on my daily life and points awarded. Just done via phone. Bartender shares 'rude' comment customers should never say when ordering drinks. While this style of assessment may reduce some concerns about attending a meeting in person, it is still one that claimants should prepare for as it will count towards determining the level of financial support, if any, to be awarded. Did the assessor make reference to any of the supporting material you supplied with your form? So many horror stories out of there. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Despite trying to put the telephone assessment to one side. Mark Hateley rues 'crazy' Rangers stance as Celtic reinvention has him admitting that's the difference. Mine is on Wednesday 7th September. The DWP will use evidence from the assessment to help them decide if you need PIP. and hopefully reassurance. Just listen carefully to the questions and it might help to have any paperwork you have regarding your conditions etc in front of you, plus any letters from DWP regarding your ESA award. It is a good idea to have a copy of your PIP claim form with you for telephone assessment, that way you can refer back to it. People on Carer's Allowance urged to share experiences to help design new payment starting this year. This should help get you out of the WCA group. She didnt say initially that she had but it was obvious from what she asked me. As new '23' number plates are being released, motorists have been reminded of the risks of altering them. This info does not constitute financial advice, always do your own research on top to ensure it's right for your specific circumstances and remember we focus on rates not service. , Thankyou for your advice I currently get pip for both standard daily care and low mobility since 2016 I haven't applied for ESA didn't know I could while receiving pip I started claiming UC since march when my partner and I separated so that side of things all new to me but will definitely take your advice when I have my assessment on Monday and will let you know how I get on thankyou again much appreciated x, sisn71, Call or go online now and apply for ESA. This is how they try to catch people out and stop their benefits. I am sure there must be so many that are deserving of an award but yet fall short because of not being able to express impact or dont have piles of evidence to submit. Editor, Marcus Herbert, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-update-benefit-reviews-and-reassessments-suspended. In total, 45 per cent of claimants said they would prefer telephone and 42 per cent face-to-face. Frantic search launched for man reported missing from Aberdeen in Audi. Kenny Reilly gangland killers told to "rot in hell" by grieving sister after Hampden banner stunt. And more like 8 days rhan8 weeks for the decision. I too received the same letter (well addressed to me obvs). Yes my apologies , standard daily care and low mobility pip award since 2016. Basically, they will be looking for if things are the same as before or if there are any changes. Said it would be 8 weeks before I heard anything. There then might be more specific questions about PIP activities. Stewart Andrew was also fined 1125 and ordered to pay a 75 victim surcharge to the woman, who he had previously been in a relationship with, when he appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. Detective says race played no part in his actions over Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told. You can have someone with you while you do the assessment over the phone, just remember to put the call on loudspeaker and advise the assessor who is with you - for the sake of transparency. I found the experience a bit unrewarding. Ps Feet, they are up and staying that way for the rest of the day. Optical illusion tests viewers' IQ to spot hidden ballerina in five seconds. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. They certainly wanted me to take the call. GCCK 17 August 2022 17:12 #4 It does seem as though they are trying to make an assessment with one arm tied behind their back, by doing it in an audio-only phone call. Its the not knowing which does our heads in. We don't as a general policy investigate the solvency of companies mentioned (how likely they are to go bust), but there is a risk any company can struggle and it's rarely made public until it's too late (see the. Don't worry you will be fine xx, Thankyou very much for your reply I feel alot more at ease much appreciated thankyou . GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. Make sure you tell the assessor everything you want them to know about your condition and do not tell them about any tricks or workarounds you have taught yourself or put in place (without support) to deal with your condition as this may count against you. A helpful guide on the Citizens Advice website says that you should be prepared to talk about how your condition affects you even if you have already detailed it on your PIP claim form. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. We often link to other websites, but we can't be responsible for their content. A health professional will carry out your assessment, write a report and send it to the DWP. 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