Regarding my PIP claim

As your assessment is at home Belgravia, I can't see any problem in using it.  At my assessment, which was in a centre, not at home, the Doctor (assessor) actually fetched me a pillow to sit on as she said herself the chair was most uncomfortable and she could see how much I was hurting. x

Another question Sukes as how much can my carer speak up on certain issues  for me? or do l have explain everything my self. 

As already stated previously i can't see why your carer can't speak for you to remind you of things if you tend to forget. If the assessor doesn't like it then i'm sure they'll say so but i've heard of many people speaking up for others.

I agree with Sukes i can't see any problem. Just do what you normally do, so if you use any walking aids/wheelchairs then use them. Also when answering the questions but sure not to answer with just a yes or no. Explain things in detail, if you can't do something or experience pain while doing so then tell them. Any extra evidence you have give it to them. Don't forget they will ask for proof of ID when they arrive, so have this ready.

As all my medical evidence which is a fair bundle of information l have written all the main points and how the descripters apply to me down  on a A4 piece of paper as if they  asks why  l will simply tell them my memory is poor so l need to write it down to rejog my memory.

Yes l certainly won't be answering yes or no to any question and yes l have found 2 more bits of evidence which my carer will be printing a copy for them and as for the ID its all ready for them Denise..

I personally think it is better if you can explain yourself, having said that, my hubby was encouraged to talk when he butted in a few times just to clarify some point that I had forgotten or made light of.   She also asked him at the end, if there was anything else he could add. 

Yes now thinking about it now that is likely to be the approach l take sukes.

No it's not, evidence must be within the last 2 years. Good luck for tomorrow.

Amazing though really on evidence as they seem to move the goalposts when it suits them Denise.

Thanks for your support on tomorrows assessment.

Only reason i knew was last year at my review it clearly stated on the letter i was sent with the review form that evidence must be within the last 2 years. Since then i've heard a lot of people saying the same.

So what about people who have not seen their consultant for 5 years plus and yet their condition remains the same as it was 5 , 10 years ago.

Yet another obstacle put in the way sadly Denise IMO by the DWP.

Exactly belgravia, my hubby is in this very situation, all his reports from consultants many many years ago.  Most peoples conditions dont get better they get worse in most circumstances.. As ive said before i feel for those who not only lose their DLA, dont get PIP but lose their cars as well and by now in their late 50s as well. So its lose your car, no money but hey get to job seekers and start job hunting, of you dont your left with nothing and sanctioned of what little benefits you do get for not obeying the rules !

Hope it goes well for you. Thinking of you

Thanks kindly.