PIP

[Shoshov]

good morning sweet people. iv got a phone consult for pip on thursday. does anyone have any advice. this is all new to me and i keep hearing stories of how nasty these consults can be and i’m getting myself into a bit of a state. ❤️shiona

[Ageingfast]

Be yourself. Tell it as it is. If possible, someone could be with you. Dont panic if you are refused. It is often a success second or third time around.

Listen carefully and answer the questions. Do not answer things you have not been asked.

[Shoshov in reply to Ageingfast]

thank you. it’s a lot of pressure though. i think it’s worse on the phone. i’d rather be face to face but it is what it is ❤️

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Shoshov]

Hi Shoshov

I used this organisation to help me when I successfully applied for my PIP a few years ago.

benefitsandwork.co.uk/perso...

I suggest you put the phone on speaker mode and ask someone to take notes for you.

You can only record the session with the assessors permission.

Tell them how your heart condition effects you on your worst day.

Be prepared to appeal. About 60% of people are awarded a PIP on appeal.

Good luck!

[Shoshov in reply to Milkfairy]

thanks for that. i’ll check out that site. hope this finds you well❤️

[ahk59]

Hi there

I also have a consultation with PIP on 17 th Nov.

Hope it goes well for you,I have no idea about what they will ask,like you i am not looking forward to it one bit.

[Shoshov in reply to ahk59]

yeah. good luck to you too. i just find the whole benefit system really scary. ❤️

[kefalonia1]

Good luck with that!!! Try not to give them any eye contact, keep looking down or sideways. l was refused PIP because l gave the man eye contact, l then applied again by mandatory reconsideration but again they kept banging on about eye contact and l was refused. They are just concerned about what you cannot do unaided, also make sure you look miserable and dowdy, they said l was too presentable. Maybe you could sweep a chimney before you go on zoom, or speak slowly and quietly if its just a phone call. Take care and let us know how you got on, Sue.

[Shoshov in reply to kefalonia1]

thanks sue. it’s only a phone call so won’t have to worry about eye contact. iv calmed down a bit not. what will be will be. hope your well. take care. i’ll post how it goes❤️

[Georgie777 in reply to Shoshov]

Hi Shoshov - Hope you don't mind me asking - but how did your telephone assessment go in the end? I hope it wasn't too stressful and you got thro it ok