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I am having a pip home assessment. Last time I had one it went badly and pip was refused but awarded on appeal.
Does anyone have any advice.
Also I am worried that if that if they ask me to walk and I am having a really bad day and I can't manage what would happen.
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denise15811 tina1148
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Hi,
It will be exactly the same as the last assessment you had. You'll be asked question based on the PIP descriptors and how your conditions affect you daily. You should try to answer all those questions with as much detail as possible, if you can. Avoid just answering with a yes or no. They will ask you to do some physical things but if you can't do them then just tell them you and and your reasons why. You shouldn't do anything that causes you pain and discomfort. You shouldn't be asked to walk but if you answer the door to them when they arrive you'll be watched walking from the door. They will be watching you from the minute they arrive to the minute they leave.
Any evidence you had should have been sent with the form. If you try to hand it to the HCP on the day they may just refuse to take it off you.
A week after the assessment you can ask for a copy of the assessment report to be sent to you. Just ring DWP to ask for this. This will give you some idea what the decision is likely to be as they mostly go with the report.
Good luck.