Pip face to face meeting

rockingbilly

yasminec wrote: »

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

So do I from not only the medication I take but also from a mental health condition (which was supported by a very good expert opinion)
The assessor said that I was wide awake, could answer questions in a clear and understandable way and there was no sign of tiredness and my memory was better than average!!

Mind you I did go into the assessment room swinging my walking stick in my arm!

WelshTiger72

Mojisola wrote: »

I don't understand why anyone thinks it's worth recording it covertly.

The best reason for recording is to make sure that the assessor records the claimant's responses accurately and doesn't lie about the claimant doing physical tests when they didn't - seeing the recording devices on the table in front of them leads to much more accurate reports.

Maybe some people just don't trust the liars working for ATOS.

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I Confirmed my own DWP assessment today and requested that it be recorded. Was duly noted and I was told that a recorded assessment was not a problem (DWP recording it).

poppy12345

yasminec wrote: »

Unfortunately i sent original letters of results etc with my form. Wish i had copies. Do they look at equipment etc could i mention this for evidence etc

Never send orignals because you won't get them back. Yes equipment that's used to help your daily life is great. You should have mentioned this in the form you filled in.

rockingbilly

Sleazy wrote: »

I Confirmed my own DWP assessment today and requested that it be recorded. Was duly noted and I was told that a recorded assessment was not a problem (DWP recording it).

For ESA yes but not for PIP.

For PIP you have to supply the equipment and that the you will have to hand a copy of the recording over to the assessor whilst keeping a copy for yourself.

The DWP's stance on recording a PIP assessment is that it isn't necessary. Everything is done in a fair and impartial way. ummmmm!!

rockingbilly

poppy12345 wrote: »

Never send orignals because you won't get them back. Yes equipment that's used to help your daily life is great. You should have mentioned this in the form you filled in.

you are right but having said that neither the assessor nor the DWP actually take much notice of what you put on the from.
If they did, then I would not have needed to go to a Tribunal.

WelshTiger72

rockingbilly wrote: »

you are right but having said that neither the assessor nor the DWP actually take much notice of what you put on the from.
If they did, then I would not have needed to go to a Tribunal.

True, my bathroom adaptions were ignored. I've now took photos of them and asked my housing officer to sign a letter confirming they did the adaptations in 2009 and that the photos are of my bathroom.

yasminec

poppy12345 wrote: »

Never send orignals because you won't get them back. Yes equipment that's used to help your daily life is great. You should have mentioned this in the form you filled in.

Yes silly of me. I did mention i use a walking frame and help from my mum or sister walking using a stairlift and other things.

Mojisola

WelshTiger72 wrote: »

Maybe some people just don't trust the liars working for ATOS.

That's why they need to see the equipment in front of them, recording everything they say and everything you say.

poppy12345

rockingbilly wrote: »

you are right but having said that neither the assessor nor the DWP actually take much notice of what you put on the from.
If they did, then I would not have needed to go to a Tribunal.

My adaptions were mention in my first assessment by them not me. So in some cases they must read the forms...