pip assesment
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i had the pip assesment last wednesday am currently waiting for the result.
i dont expect to get anything but will wait and see.
i have been on pip since last yr and it was for 2 years, I got standard care and standard mobility, my esa assesor asked what pip i got and i told him, he said he thought i should be on higher mobility as i can only walk 3 steps and have to rest for a while before walking again.
i waited for my esa report and sure enough the assesor had written on the report I believe this patient should have higher pip than originally given.
So i sent it of to pip thinking well maybe this will change my claim but if not I will just remain on the award i have.
How wrong was i the nurse who assesed me stated that his report will make no difference and that because i have reported a change of circumstances, my claim starts all over again and i might get nothing at all.
so my advice would be to others if your condition changes, wait untill your sent for to be reassesed because you may loose your original claim altogether.
I can only sit and wait to see if mine has been stopped or changed.
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erykah71 dawn82680
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Good luck Dawn.
I reported my circumstances had changed since originally applying for PIP (got standard DL, no mobility) because my mobility had deteriorated dramatically, I also applied for ESA as my SSP had ended.
I was assessed for ESA by MAXIMUS, the lady was a physiotherapist who had knowledge and experience of people with my condition, my assessment lasted 15 minutes and I was placed in the support group.
My PIP assessment was with ATOS. I was assessed by a nurse who had never heard of my condition, She kept asking me to do things that I told her were painful, lied on the report regarding my needs and despite putting on her report that I need help getting dressed marked the needs no help descriptor. This was used by DWP and I lost 4 points - so not only had my increased mobility needs been ignored, I also lost my DL award?
I am now awaiting the decision for my mandatory recon, but I imagine I will have to appeal again.
It is disgusting that the DWP do not take both ESA & PIP into consideration, especially as they use inexperienced so called health professionals for PIP claims.
The DWP spend millions on using these companies, the very least they should demand is that they have competent HCPs in their employ who have experience with peoples conditions.
Sorry for this turning into a rant but it makes my blood boil
Anyway, good luck again, I hope you get the decision you deserve
dawn82680 erykah71
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anthony97723 erykah71
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erykah71 anthony97723
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I had a rheumatologist report, & GP letter. I asked my Physio for a report or letter but he said they only provide for DWP on their request. I didn't know what else I could use as evidence
anthony97723 erykah71
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Was the rheumatologist report a recent one which explained your condition had got worse?
You have to understand that the assessor needs to see recent evidence that your condition had got worse. If he doesn't see any evidence then you can't blame him for coming to the conclusion that he did. All assessors work on the balance of probabilities and if you can’t produce up to date evidence then they must report a non finding on your condition.
If you have been to a Physio then you can use any reports contained within your medical records. Contact your Health Authority and ask for access. Usually there is a £10 charge plus a small charge for any photocopies (about 10p per copy). It is quite surprising what your medical records can throw up.
erykah71 anthony97723
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It was a recent report. She described how my condition affected me daily, my mobility issues and the impact it will have as it's a progressive condition.
If the MR comes back negative I will apply for my medical records. Thanks for suggesting that
anthony97723 erykah71
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erykah71 anthony97723
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anthony97723 dawn82680
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Dawn that is excellent advice. Anyone who is in receipt of DLA or PIP should wait until called for an assessment.
This is especially difficult for those whose condition gets worse but it simply isn't worth the risk, unless the change a severe worsening and the claimant can get gold plated medical evidence.
dawn82680 anthony97723
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anthony97723 dawn82680
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For what it's worth I think your chances are good.
dawn82680 anthony97723
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ivan17274 dawn82680
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Lillygirl ivan17274
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Severe disability payment my son has applied for it because he's in esa
support group and enhanced care for pip he lives alone and no carer
So you can claim that also just waiting to hear back.
ivan17274 dawn82680
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so that's what SPD is.that many things my heads spinning like that girls off the exorcist.many thanks.always wondered how they justify leaving folk on there own.thanks again will try look into it deeper.
Lillygirl ivan17274
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Just Google sdp the form is the easiest form I've ever filled in.