PIP ASSESSMENT

[vikki123456]

Had my pip re-assessment over the phone yesterday. A nurse did it and she was really nice and put me at ease. She didn't ask questions that weren't reasonable relating to my fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, ADHD etc.

[Dinkie]

Let's hope you had one of the better assessors, time will tell. Have you requested a copy of the assessment as that will give you an idea of what points the assessor has awarded. You can apply for a copy as soon as you get notification that the DWP have your assessment back. I did this for someone and the report came through 4 days after the assessment. This will give you extra time if you need to prepare for an MR.

I would say however the old saying "never trust a smiling cat" is worth remembering. My relative had, what he thought was, a really good assessor he kept saying "I am only here to help you" Relative was on enhanced mobility and living but when the paperwork came through he was downgraded to standard for both. He went through the MR and had it reinstated thank goodness.

[vikki123456 in reply to Dinkie]

I was starting that I had a positive experience, lots of things relating to PIP & fibromyalgia are often associated with negative and feeling like you have to fight every step of the way. I gave truthful honest answers, I did not feel it necessary to exaggerate to get my point across, which many of us do. I got 0 points during my first assessment in 2018, where inaccuracies where recorded and I was able to provide medical evidence to argue my case. It took another 2 years to get it to a tribunal which is where I was able to secure the appropriate PIP award to reflect how fibromyalgia was affecting me. This was a much better experience this time round and I think it should be celebrated. The nurse inputs the data but the final decision isn't made by the nurse. I am hopeful that the award reflects the severity of my disability and the challenges and adaptions I have made to my life to ensure I can continue to work. Don't get me wrong I'm in bed by 5pm and all weekend in order that I can work and I am fortunate enough to be able to work from home.

[Brenpeg7 in reply to vikki123456]

Lots of love and good luck with your P I P from a fellow sufferer..I was thinking of trying for it ..Got a stoma, Proctitis, Ostioarthritis 4-6 and lumber fibro for 20 year's M C I (short term memory loss )..I am 73 and retired ..xx

[Dinkie in reply to vikki123456]

I hope so too for your sake as it’s a very daunting experience and we don’t need knocking back at every turn. I work too and find it exhausting but needs must.

[Dinkie in reply to vikki123456]

I am well aware the assessor does not make the final decision but most decision makers go along with what the assessor reports. Have helped quite a few with their MR. I really hope your assessment has a positive outcome.

[vikki123456]

gov.uk/attendance-allowance... you would need to apply for attendance allowance due to your age, not PIP

[skit]

Best beware of the enemy that smiles!