Pip claim

rockingbilly wrote: »

Most unlikely I'm afraid.

Although the regulations make it clear that the assessor is responsible for collecting evidence they very rarely do. They seem to have passed that responsibility onto the claimant without telling the government.

You said you would not give advice... yet again you break a promise.

In terms of advice Op I think others will be better. The timing is unfortunate and could make things messy as you should be assessed according to your claimed problems at application (I assume this is your first application)... and then update DWP with new medical status and they'd determine if they should reassess entitlement. Others will be along to better advise on tactics here because timing and order you do things could be quite significant. What I certainly would advise... after your assessment... the working day after preferably.. contact DWP via number on DWP PIP letter and ask for a copy of the assessment report (the PA4 consultant report) as that will likely be significant in determining the decision later made... and also could influence advice here regarding changed medical circumstances. In terms of contacting your GP... 'they' may but if they do it won't likely be for substantial information and should have been before inviting you to attend this assessment. If there is any evidence you want considered then take the lead in providing it.. your next opportunity to do that here is at the assessment itself.

Regarding that assessment; don't be shy in describing your difficulties relevant to the descriptors/activities that determine entitlement and expect questions about typical day to day activities. You may feel rushed during the assessment as they try to get through it efficiently whilst banging away on their PC keyboard... but remember this is your assessment not theirs... think about what you can say regarding your difficulties before attending and have a good read of what you've already written in your How Your Disability Affects You form.

willoswonka wrote: »

whats happening here ?

I've added to my post above.. was disrupted by my wife..lol.
Regarding Rockinbilly... unfortunately he has difficulties distinguishing fact from fantasy and good advice from deliberate misinformation. A couple of weeks ago he claimed never to have had a mobility scooter... a couple of years earlier he was having problems getting it into his car. A perennial poster under multiple guises who gains a new medical complaint every time he lacks for attention. Unfortunately his advice on claiming disability or sickness benefits is on a par with having an alcoholic who has been in solitary confinement for a decade advise you on which high street pubs to eat lunch in. They may sound credible until you get to the recommended venue and find it closed in 1962 and has since become a Muslim prayer room and student flats. Anyway I hope the Geordie humour adds something to your day while you figure out best way forward here. Alongside advice on MSE you'll always get something extra for free.