We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
PIP questions...
Options

Footballmum
Posts: 5 Forumite
Can anyone answer any of these questions please?
1. It says in the booklet PIP assessment booklet it says " Please tell the health professional if you would like to see what they're writing down in their report. Sometimes it may be easier if they describe what has been written"
Has anyone ever done this? How did it go?
2. How often will assessments take place? I.e yearly?
3. Can your companion take notes?
4. The claimant is young and throughout life we have focussed on abilities rather than pointed out extra support given. Does anyone have any tips for helping the person prepare? They need to answer independently and the person is quite shy.
5. Can the claimant take their appointee and a companion?
6. Any ideas of what type of movements or activities a partially sighted person would be asked to do? The person can read normal size print but slowly and it can cause discomfort.
7. Can the claimant ask to see the further information sent in by doctor and teacher?
Any other advice will be much appreciated!
1. It says in the booklet PIP assessment booklet it says " Please tell the health professional if you would like to see what they're writing down in their report. Sometimes it may be easier if they describe what has been written"
Has anyone ever done this? How did it go?
2. How often will assessments take place? I.e yearly?
3. Can your companion take notes?
4. The claimant is young and throughout life we have focussed on abilities rather than pointed out extra support given. Does anyone have any tips for helping the person prepare? They need to answer independently and the person is quite shy.
5. Can the claimant take their appointee and a companion?
6. Any ideas of what type of movements or activities a partially sighted person would be asked to do? The person can read normal size print but slowly and it can cause discomfort.
7. Can the claimant ask to see the further information sent in by doctor and teacher?
Any other advice will be much appreciated!
0
Comments
-
Footballmum wrote: »Can anyone answer any of these questions please?
1. It says in the booklet PIP assessment booklet it says " Please tell the health professional if you would like to see what they're writing down in their report. Sometimes it may be easier if they describe what has been written"
Has anyone ever done this? How did it go?
2. How often will assessments take place? I.e yearly?
3. Can your companion take notes?
4. The claimant is young and throughout life we have focussed on abilities rather than pointed out extra support given. Does anyone have any tips for helping the person prepare? They need to answer independently and the person is quite shy.
5. Can the claimant take their appointee and a companion?
6. Any ideas of what type of movements or activities a partially sighted person would be asked to do? The person can read normal size print but slowly and it can cause discomfort.
7. Can the claimant ask to see the further information sent in by doctor and teacher?
Any other advice will be much appreciated!
2. Reviews are done 1 year before the award is due to end. How often this happens depends on the length of the award, if you're awarded.
3. Yes, notes can be taken/written.
4. If the person has an appointee then the appointee will be able to answer all the questions during the assessment. Remember PIP is about how your conditions affect you and not about a diagnosis.
5. Yes a companion can attend. If the claimant has an appointee then the appointee must attend the assessment with the claimant.
6. What activities you're asked to do totally depends on the HCP and the reasons for your claim.
7. They very rarely ask for evidence from anyone. The onus is on the claimant to make sure they send in evidence to support their claim.0 -
Thank you Poppy, and Merry Christmas!0
-
Yes you can ask to see whats written at the assessment , i didn't have to as i could see the computer screen at my daughters assessment .This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
-
-
poppy12345 wrote: »Dont be surprised if you're refused that request.
Then they would be going against the information provided with the appt letter by the DWP.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.7K Banking & Borrowing
- 253K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.4K Spending & Discounts
- 243.7K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.5K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.8K Life & Family
- 256.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards