it occurred to me afterwards) they would have to call up those attachments separately, so make sure they do actually read the extracts at the appropriate time. Do not rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered. The number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years from April 6. I sent in loads of supporting evidence, which I would like to think has prompted the telephone assessment, but who knows such things can be so Russian roulette. Do note, while we always aim to give you accurate product info at the point of publication, unfortunately price and terms of products and deals can always be changed by the provider afterwards, so double check first. Forgot your password? Cops raced to the scene earlier today after the alarm was raised at around 1.50pm. The assessor will also make a note of your mental state during the assessment - for example, they'll record whether you look or sound depressed or happy, tense or relaxed and how you cope with social interaction. Compiling the application response is the real hard graft but it proves that those who are deemed to have demonstrated enough are getting through. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. A helpful guide on the Citizens Advice website says that you should be prepared to talk about how your condition affects you even if you have already detailed it on your PIP claim form. Its not a closed shop but must be galling for those who dont get approved. Robert Pawlikowski, 54, was last seen at 10.30am today. Qwom I dont want to put a dampener on things but unless your depression & anxiety majorly affect your daily living i doubt you will score enough points to meet the standard rate. I shall plan a lie down afterwards. Always try to explain how doing something would make you feel afterwards and the impact it can have on you if you had to do it repeatedly in a short period of time. I have recently found out that you can request the Assessors Report as soon as 3 days after your assessment (you just ring up and ask). Just going to wait and see and then go from there. The DWP will continue to assess disability claims by considering supporting evidence submitted in the application form, medical evidence provided by healthcare professionals and talking to claimants over the phone, as part of a formal interview. While this style of assessment may reduce some concerns about attending a meeting in person, it is still one that claimants should prepare for as it will count towards determining the level of financial support, if any, to be awarded. Thankyou for your reply I am aware that a WCA is to see your possible entitlement to ESA I just wanted to know if anyone has had experience with a telephone assessment for this as I haven't been claiming UC for long . A picture taken at the scene shows at least three police vehicles and a marked van in attendance while a uniformed officer stands guard at the crossroads junction. I found the experience a bit unrewarding. Privacy Policy. Matey, I could have typed your post! After my assessment he advised me that he was placing me on higher rate mobility . I just answered his questions honestly . From what I've heard they'll try to give you a lower score and payment and force you to accept it within a limited time scale. Stewart Andrew was also fined 1125 and ordered to pay a 75 victim surcharge to the woman, who he had previously been in a relationship with, when he appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. #4. Citizens Advice and Benefits and Work have good information available designed to help claimants understand the assessment process, we recommend checking them out for the latest updates. I mulled over what I said, well the bits I could remember . You can have someone with you while you do the assessment over the phone, just remember to put the call on loudspeaker and advise the assessor who is with you - for the sake of transparency. Hopefully you will be "lucky" and be awarded a rate. I told her about procedures Id had, & offered to send in proof (documents, discharge advices etc). Do I feel optimistic, no not really. I'd love to know how you get on. As new '23' number plates are being released, motorists have been reminded of the risks of altering them. The Gers boss might be getting grief in the wake of Sundays League Cup final defeat but so is another Ibrox backer. How do I feel, numb . The two bosses took very different approaches to their pre-match preparations ahead of the Hampden showdown. I was told that if the DWP queried anything she put in her report she would ring me back. Didnt speak to my MS nurse If I/we could share, identify some trends that may help others get their applications approved that would be a great achievement. We often link to other websites, but we can't be responsible for their content. Create an account. This report will allow you to prepare for an MR (PIP Mandatory Reconsideration) as you can see exactly what the assessor has written down and how they've recommended you be scored. If you decide to tell assessor you on PIP be clear what rates you are on. Mark Hateley rues 'crazy' Rangers stance as Celtic reinvention has him admitting that's the difference. Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Please also note that you should only talk about your health issues to them regarding your worst day/s, nothing else. Stalker cop who harassed fellow officer slapped with 12 month contact ban. Michael Beale's Rangers cup final message in contrast to Ange intensity that set Celtic up for relentless success. The legendary Ibrox striker was at Hampden on Sunday as his former team proved second best once again. They will want to ask their questions in order and jumping around wont help them. Celtic fans in hysterics at one man Rangers comedy show as Hotline regular takes heat off Michael Beale. Licence plate warning as displaying it incorrectly could land drivers with 1,000 fine. Assessor was nice and pleasant with me during the call Ohh any opinions on this. People on Carer's Allowance urged to share experiences to help design new payment starting this year. The group disclosed disturbing details of how members plan to 'brick up' the sexual health clinic in March. Don't worry you will be fine xx, Thankyou very much for your reply I feel alot more at ease much appreciated thankyou . Hi Gail. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Michael Mosley shares the weight loss snack that 'won't add to your waistline'. Im pretty sure my answers joined up, well I will soon find out when I get the outcome. She did say that she would write a report based on what she had read and the telephone assessment. Dont know how lead times have changed since mine but mine was only a couple of weeks. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suspended face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other health-related benefits in March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Any tips re the assessment process. Just reading the letter makes me feel nervous. Ive gone back to my call log and the whole thing was 11 minutes , Thankyou for your advice I currently get pip for both standard daily care and low mobility since 2016 I haven't applied for ESA didn't know I could while receiving pip I started claiming UC since march when my partner and I separated so that side of things all new to me but will definitely take your advice when I have my assessment on Monday and will let you know how I get on thankyou again much appreciated x, sisn71, Call or go online now and apply for ESA. They are looking for consistency across what you have written in the PIP questions and in the telephone assessment. New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for maximum retirement payment. For now my feet are up and I am being waited on hand and foot. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. G. Well, caught a little of guard today, I received an email from DWP saying that I have been awarded PIP, decision letter to follow explaining the award. No all a bit random and jumbled. I am mentally and PIP assessments - is it just me? During the telephone assessment you will be asked to describe how you complete tasks such as preparing and cooking food, getting washed and dressed and how you move around outside the home (aided or unaided). I suspect (i.e. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. GCCK 17 August 2022 17:12 #4 It does seem as though they are trying to make an assessment with one arm tied behind their back, by doing it in an audio-only phone call. The DWP will use evidence from the assessment to help them decide if you should be awarded PIP. The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. I had my PIP Review telephone call today & it was just as you described. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. This should help get you out of the WCA group. SNP leadership contender Ash Regan announces 'bonkers' currency plan for independent Scotland. Fantastic news! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. On the upside, having been through a face to face assessment, at least with the telephone assessment I wont be assessed on how I look or what I can and cant do. Ps Feet, they are up and staying that way for the rest of the day. Cookie Notice I have just had my PIP Review face to face assessment which lasted for 2 hours. The PIP assessment is an opportunity for you to talk about how your condition affects you - it's not a diagnosis of your condition or a medical examination. Its the not knowing which does our heads in. Now that I have had time to reflect. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12d1fc3dc73897 Last week, the DWP confirmed that this suspension will remain in place "until further notice" due to enhanced lockdown restrictions across most of the UK, however, jobcentres and benefit helplines will remain open to assist customers. Neve claimed for work capability myself but my understanding is that is very similar to PIP assessments. The DWP will use evidence from the. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Maya Jama will rock the villa later as she bring the beach club party to an end and one couple is sent home. You were ready: imagine how tough a 2-hour grilling would have been if your answers werent off pat Chances are your lady was pleasant because you made it easy for her and she appreciated the effort you had put in. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. Standard and enhanced. So many horror stories out of there. . Then it was over - she said she had all the information and stated she had tried to contact my MS nurse but she was on annual leave . Is either standard care or enhanced care and same for mobility. Performance & security by Cloudflare. What may seem like a drawn out process for you, will demonstrate exactly how you accomplish tasks to the assessor - so dont try to speed up or simplify how you get things done. Well a little update. Forgot your password? If like me, youre nervous, you may be tempted to rush things. If you were happy with your written statement, then the interview is just for corroboration. Basically, they will be looking for if things are the same as before or if there are any changes. I am a little confused because no such thing as standard PIP. Compared to you guys I dont think thats long - was there enough in the written information and evidence ??? I have applied for pip this year for the first time for a chronic physical condition. The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. Mine is on Wednesday 7th September. Dad who lost all his limbs in freak accident is finally able to hold his daughters again. Dont! After 48 hours you can ring the pip helpline and request a copy of the PA4 form, which is the assessors report. It's important to be aware of what road signs mean - so here's a reminder for one of the more confusing ones. What I do know about DWP assessments is need to be clear. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). 21 April 2020 at 11:18AM Giantdaz74 Forumite 39 Posts that's great, hope ours is a similar experience then 21 April 2020 at 3:30PM Forgot your username? To be honest I was expecting face to face, thinking that COVID would no longer have any impact. James Sands leaves Rangers as club decide against making New York City loan permanent. Has anyone else had an assessment this short? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. And more like 8 days rhan8 weeks for the decision. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. Got a text from DWP next morning to say received the report and would hear within 8 weeks an outcome, So part of me is thinking 11 minutes Has anybody gone through the over the phone assessment process recently? Hi Shelly That text is encouraging and the suggestion of 8 weeks is probably standard text and is in reality much closer. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. It is better than having to go to an assessment i feel. Editor, Marcus Herbert, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-update-benefit-reviews-and-reassessments-suspended. The assessor will use the information you gave on your PIP claim form but also draw opinions from what you say and do on the day. The lady was nice, didnt give anything away. PIP assessment by phone - lasting 6 minutes. I had my initial PIP Award last year which ended up being ATOS to recommend I remain on my DLA (pip)? Always remember anyone can post on the MSE forums, so it can be very different from our opinion. In fact she sought greater clarification on areas that I played down, for example right knee requiring surgery I mentioned it briefly and sent in the letters/reports as it does affect my walking. I could hear her typing away. Yes my apologies , standard daily care and low mobility pip award since 2016. Preparing for a PIP telephone assessment could help reduce stress or anxiety about the interview, Take your time on the phonecall, ask for questions to be repeated, clarified or explained in more detail if you need to. Mrs Hinch fans banish 'stubborn' black mould from washing machines with one method. @Rogue thank you for sharing your experience. It really was just a re-hash of the form-filling done previously. Seriously, just got to wait and see, no point trying to read between the lines. Bartender shares 'rude' comment customers should never say when ordering drinks. I couldnt reference anything, word blindness. I have received a letter from Capita today, it states that the assessment will be carried out over the phone. Those who can solve the puzzle in time are said to have a high IQ in the top one per cent - how long did it take you? Get the latest money news from the Daily Record with our weekly newsletter. Similarly, with anything to do with eating/swallowing and adaptations what why, how and when. I can communicate verbally anyway and they cannot tell anything else over the phone i don't think. A bartender has shared some of the worst mistakes that customers might make on a night out. In view of whats at stake - for the individual and also the tax-payers - it seems a bit shoddy. Yes, just be honest and say it as it is. Does the fact you have received a letter means your awaiting your telephone assessment? I did lose my way a bit, even with notes in front of me. I was surprised it took so long, that said I wasnt made to rush. Your IP: Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. After my work capability assessment they have decided that I can work. Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley was speaking at the inquiry in Edinburgh today, March 1. If you would like to message me with the detail when it comes through, we could compare notes and maybe see trends and help others. Well done! My husband said tell the truth and shame the devil I dont think I will be shaming any devils or PIP assessors but Im glad I know it takes two hours. There then might be more specific questions about PIP activities. I have a telephone assessment tomorrow and Ive been through all the guides but can find anything about what to expect in a telephone assessment, like what questions they ask or how they trip you up. Hello Matey, I can feel your exhaustion as I read your post. For more information, please see our Has anyone had experience with a work capability assessment over the phone ?, I currently receive standard pip and low mobility for oesteo arthritis (bilateral hips) wear and tear in L4/5 and depression I had to claim Universal credit as my partner and I separated and have only had experience with face to face assessments concerning my pip and really anxious about what to expect . To view profiles and participate in discussions please. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, jobcentres and benefit helplines will remain open, Major change to PIP telephone assessments announced - what it means for everyone making a claim, Get Scottish news that matters to you sent to your inbox with our newsletters, People of State Pension age living on their own may be due extra 201 each week from April. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. CCTV image of man released by police following serious assault in Glasgow. Good luck !!! A health professional will carry out your assessment, write a report and send it to the DWP. Babyroobs is right they are turning down more than they award at the moment so just be prepared to make a mandatory reconsideration. I have lots of pain 1st Job Centre Visit after Work capability assessment. Jamie Mines lost his arms and legs during a scaffolding accident when 33,000 volts of electricity surged through his body. Once you clean your machine this way, it's said to keep the mould away for good - leaving your clothes fresh and clean. HI, I will post an update as a separate post in case it is useful for anyone but thought I would let you know here that I have received a payment from PIP this morning, although I haven't had the decision letter yet, so 20 days from the telephone assessment to the payment for me. I had my PIP assessment over the phone , initially said it would be 90 min assessment I am sure there must be so many that are deserving of an award but yet fall short because of not being able to express impact or dont have piles of evidence to submit. Was it obvious that they had it / had read it? Do not let the assessor rush you and try not to just answer yes or no to their questions. We use cookies on our website. She didnt say initially that she had but it was obvious from what she asked me. I answered everything asked of me and had my notes open in front of me Received a text message from DWP today. The PIP assessment is an opportunity for you to talk about how your condition affects you - it's not a diagnosis of your condition or a medical examination. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. and hopefully reassurance. The assessor has already written the report I should get a decision within 8 weeks. Just listen carefully to the questions and it might help to have any paperwork you have regarding your conditions etc in front of you, plus any letters from DWP regarding your ESA award. I was told from the outset that it was going to be done brand new from scratch even though Ive been on PIP enhanced & standard mobility since 2013. Obviously, you should have a copy of your form to hand in preparation. 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