Pip face to face meeting

yasminec

Hi
I have sent the pip forms and have have been told i will have to see a health professional which is very stressful for me.
Would love to know if anyone has had this and what do they ask etc
Thank you so much.

poppy12345

yasminec wrote: »

Hi
I have sent the pip forms and have have been told i will have to see a health professional which is very stressful for me.
Would love to know if anyone has had this and what do they ask etc
Thank you so much.

Hi, take someone with you if possible. If you have a copy of the form you sent have a read of that before you go so you can remind yourself of what you told them. Any extra evidence you have take this too. Don't rely on them getting this evidence as they very often don't. You'll be watched from the minute you arrive to the minute you leave. This doesn't mean there's cameras there though. Don't just answer the questions with a yes or no, if you can't do something tell them and explain why you can't do it. Most of the questions will be related to what you put on the form but they may ask you more. Think before you speak. If you have mobility issues they will most likely ask you to do some physical things, if you can't do these or they cause you pain and discomfort tell them. Don't do them just because they asked you to. Good luck and let us know the outcome.

antrobus

yasminec wrote: »

Hi
I have sent the pip forms and have have been told i will have to see a health professional which is very stressful for me.
Would love to know if anyone has had this and what do they ask etc
Thank you so much.

They will ask you questions about your claim. I would imagine what exactly they ask will depend on what condition (whatever) it is your are suffering from, what activities it is you are claiming that you have a problem with, and how consistent and believable those claims are in relation to your medical diagnosis.

I had my PIP F2F assessment last month. I can't say that it was a problem. The only specific questions I can recall related to two specific personal needs activities, where I already knew that I was on the 2/4 point borderline. No questions about mobility at all.

But then again, my PIP claim originated from a diagnosis of a particularly rare neuroimmunological condition that no one has ever heard of, so I'm not so sure that's much of a guide.

yasminec

Thank you everyone for replying. I have muscular dystropgy,scoliosis and a few very rare genetic muscle disorders. I am on strong morphine so worried i may say wrong thing.

yasminec

I get drowsy and forgetful. I rely on my family as i am unable to do practical everything independently

yasminec

poppy12345 wrote: »

Hi, take someone with you if possible. If you have a copy of the form you sent have a read of that before you go so you can remind yourself of what you told them. Any extra evidence you have take this too. Don't rely on them getting this evidence as they very often don't. You'll be watched from the minute you arrive to the minute you leave. This doesn't mean there's cameras there though. Don't just answer the questions with a yes or no, if you can't do something tell them and explain why you can't do it. Most of the questions will be related to what you put on the form but they may ask you more. Think before you speak. If you have mobility issues they will most likely ask you to do some physical things, if you can't do these or they cause you pain and discomfort tell them. Don't do them just because they asked you to. Good luck and let us know the outcome.

Hi
Thank you for your great advice. What type of evidence? Have some new appointments to see a dr at pain clinic. Waiting to see a cardiologist as muscular dystrophy can affect your heart. Should i mention that.

poppy12345

yasminec wrote: »

Hi
Thank you for your great advice. What type of evidence? Have some new appointments to see a dr at pain clinic. Waiting to see a cardiologist as muscular dystrophy can affect your heart. Should i mention that.

Letters about future appointments aren't the greatest evidence. Evidence can be anything from list of current medication, letters from Consultants, GP, Occupational Therapist reports, MRI scans, letter from someone that knows you well detailing your difficulty in daily life. Even a diary from yourself. Appointment letters no. What you're trying to prove is that you have difficulty in daily life so anything relating to this would help a lot.

Mojisola

yasminec wrote: »

I have sent the pip forms and have have been told i will have to see a health professional which is very stressful for me.

Would love to know if anyone has had this and what do they ask etc

Record the assessment.

Having a recording means that the assessor's report is more likely to be accurate and, if it isn't, easier to prove the mistakes/lies.

50Twuncle

Mojisola wrote: »

Record the assessment.

Having a recording means that the assessor's report is more likely to be accurate and, if it isn't, easier to prove the mistakes/lies.

Do you mean record "surropticiously/under cover" or ask if they mind - because if you try the former and get caught - I should imagine that you would be in all sorts of trouble
In fact IT IS ILLEGAL !!!

Mojisola

Mojisola wrote: »

Record the assessment.

Having a recording means that the assessor's report is more likely to be accurate and, if it isn't, easier to prove the mistakes/lies.

50Twuncle wrote: »

Do you mean record "surropticiously/under cover" or ask if they mind - because if you try the former and get caught - I should imagine that you would be in all sorts of trouble
In fact IT IS ILLEGAL !!!

Of course I didn't.

The assessor's report isn't going to be influenced by a secret recording.

yasminec

Thankbyou everyone. Will keep you posted. Fingers crossed. I rely on my family for everything especially mum,sisters etc.
Its on Friday 😥
How long after the dreaded visit do you get your result?