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poppy12345

No one can really answer that question on whether a paper based assessment is a good or bad thing because you can be refused PIP without a face to face assessment.



You can ring DWP and ask for a copy of the assessment report to be sent to you. This will give you some idea what the decision is likely to be because they mostly go with that report.



Decision times vary depending on backlog in your area. Good luck!

calcotti

If you are struggling with prescription costs have you looked at https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme.

If not eligible then you could look at prepayment certificates which can save if you need frequent prescriptions https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/prescription-prepayment-certificates

paragon909

kerri312 wrote: »

Hi


We recently applied for PIP for my partner. He has Autism, Depression, Anxiety and OCD.


He rarely leaves the house and only do so with my support.


He has not worked for 5 years plus due to his condition.


He is on antidepressants and sleeping tablets.


We sent off the PIP application form with a letter from our GP and his Autism Specialist as well as a letter with further information from myself and from my partner.


This was 15th August.


We were due to have a home assessment last week but they called to cancel as they said they had enough information and could complete a paper based report. The letter from the Autism Specialist reached them slightly later than the rest of the paperwork.


I have read this means they have enough information to complete the report and wondered if this was a positive or negative thing.


Are we likley to be successful in our claim?


It would really help us financially. I am employed but we have no support from family as my parents are deceased and my partner is estranged from his.


It is very difficult managing on one wage and we have to pay for all of his presciptions too.


Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


They said not to expect a response until 6 weeks time!


We live in Tyne and Wear.


Thank you.

Well I have basically everything listed, except autism although it's been suggested I could have! But I got a 5 year standard care award and it was paper based, Thankfully! So it just depends if the evidence sent is enough to make a decision really.

But recently I got a letter from DWP saying something about the law changing and my claim was reviewed and i'm still entitled. Pitty cause i'm 1 point away from enhanced care, Which I decided not to fight, As the £229.20 covers all household bills completely, Which leaves ESA at support group rate, Which recently got reviewed and kept as is with another paper based decision. So clearly something has changed or they understand better. So don't give up. Patients is the key with DWP and Health care people.

poppy12345

paragon909 wrote: »

But recently I got a letter from DWP saying something about the law changing and my claim was reviewed and i'm still entitled. Pitty cause i'm 1 point away from enhanced care, Which I decided not to fight,

The changes made to PIP were for following and planning a journey for mobility and not for any of the daily living part. Details in link.
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CBP-7911

I_am_mum

Hi my child has autism ADHD Aspergers and other conditions and he was awarded zero points after assessment but since then he was awarded daily living and mobility after I requested an MR. I did send a very strong letter though with a lot of medical evidence!