I'm 17 and I'm trying to appeal for a mandatory reconsideration of my PIP. I'm struggling really hard however with what to say. I know I qualify but I'm really scared because I've been told the face to face assessments can be really challenging. (I've never been to a face to face assessment before as my doctor and rheumatologist told PIP and ESA it's too hard for me) I'm so terrified I am going to lose the PIP I receive now as well as getting denied for enhanced mobility. Please if anyone has any tips as to what to do/say I'd be more than grateful.
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Can your GP and rheumatologist tell them again? You could speak to the benefits advisor on here too, see post in the pinned posts on the right. Your local welfare rights group can help too. Many people suggest citizens advice bureau but I've never found them helpful. Maybe if you google you can get tips. Good luck!
I'm not too sure, but I know I have proof my condition gets worse over time which is supposed to help. I will have a look for some benefits advisor and local welfare group. Thank you!
Have you requested the assessors report? Even if you didn't have a face to face assessment an assessor will still have written a report based on what you put on your form and the evidence you sent. You need to contact DWP for the report. If you get a copy of this you'll have a good idea where they misunderstood how you're affected and you'll then be able to either elaborate or ask for further evidence from your doctors if necessary.
I would recommend the citizens advice they really helped me if you have a doctor or other professionals involved they can really help to.
If nothing has changed you have the fibro if you have any other medical conditions tell them it all helps. Truthfully I would recommend any professional body as I found they were more aware of my conditions and just explain how it effects you on a personal basis as were all unique and so is our fibro
Thank you! I have rang them and explained briefly and I'm told to pop in Wednesday to speak to an advisor. I definitely don't want to write it myself so hopefully it will help. Thanks 😊
Definately get help with this. CAB or a support worker for your condition. You don't need to feel alone and a helper will know what info to include. Good Luck with this.
Can you insist that they come to you got a face to face? You are struggling with so much that I think you need a case worker, someone to fight on your behalf when you don't have the energy or are in too much pain.
This is something a paediatrician would refer you too.
Oh hannah I feel for you. Remember that if you are stressed you feel worse. Letting go of stress is something most adults struggle with let alone a teen. I know you don't want to feel any worse than now but the more visible distress and pain you are in ( terrible) but at least the pip assessment people will see your worse day.
I will definitely try and ask. I have anxiety also so it's quite hard for me to speak to strangers without breaking down. Someone on my other post suggested I go to the paediatrician also so I will ask my doctor at my next appt. I definitely try not to get stressed as stress prolongs and worsens everything. Yes, at least they will see me at my worst.
At my last Tribunal I was in such a state of nerves I kept getting words mixed up, had slurred speech and twice had to be brought back from a trance by the doctor reaching across the desk and waving his hand in front of my eyes. Or so ive been told i cant remember.
But was i pleased when they called me back in and i had won.
Even though i was in a right state, inside i was
Alert enough to answer the questions without making a mess of it.
I have just been doing this for my daughter and I have quoted the legislation and guidance document. If you PM me With your email I could send you a copy of what I have done if that would help. As someone else has said get a copy of the assessors report.
Do you have any family that could help you do this? You are very young to be having to do this alone.
Hi Wendy, I have an appointment booked so I am going this Friday so hopefully it will go well. Wow that's crazy. I'm going to give as much evidence as possible.
Yes it is crazy.Im now on ESA and im being paid off tommorow,and yet with all thats going on with me,they have put me in the work related activity group.
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