DWP waiting times

venomx

I think i forgot some minor details about my anxiety. Should I write it on a piece of paper and send it off or just wait to hear back and then tell them if I have to go to a face to face assessment?
They received my form and supporting information at the beginning of Feb 

poppy12345

venomx said:

I think i forgot some minor details about my anxiety. Should I write it on a piece of paper and send it off or just wait to hear back and then tell them if I have to go to a face to face assessment?
They received my form and supporting information at the beginning of Feb 

I'm assuming based on this that you didn't keep a copy of the form that you filled in and sent? You should always keep copies, then you'll know what you've written.

You'll be able to give any extra information needed during the assessment, if it's needed.

venomx

poppy12345 said:

venomx said:

I think i forgot some minor details about my anxiety. Should I write it on a piece of paper and send it off or just wait to hear back and then tell them if I have to go to a face to face assessment?
They received my form and supporting information at the beginning of Feb 

I'm assuming based on this that you didn't keep a copy of the form that you filled in and sent? You should always keep copies, then you'll know what you've written.

You'll be able to give any extra information needed during the assessment, if it's needed.

Yep unfortunately I sent it off in a rush as usual and may have forgotten some details.
I'll remember most of the info I gave as I've had paranoid schizophrenia for years now and the symptoms are pretty much the same as they have been for years 

venomx

If. I have to go to an assessment I'll take some notes with me as when I'm anxious I can't think properly 

venomx

At an assessment do they questions they ask vary from person to person? Just asking as id like to prepare for the interview before hand if I have to go. If I'm anxious I will rush and get confused 

poppy12345

venomx said:

At an assessment do they questions they ask vary from person to person? Just asking as id like to prepare for the interview before hand if I have to go. If I'm anxious I will rush and get confused 

Yes they vary depending on how your conditions affect you. They will want to know a typical day for you.

venomx

OK thanks 
Would you recommend taking notes with me or not? 

poppy12345

venomx said:

OK thanks 
Would you recommend taking notes with me or not? 

There's no harm in doing that. Personally, i've never done that because it would just make me more nervous than i already am. I know how my conditions affect me and notes really won't be helpful, for me at least.

venomx

poppy12345 said:

venomx said:

OK thanks 
Would you recommend taking notes with me or not? 

There's no harm in doing that. Personally, i've never done that because it would just make me more nervous than i already am. I know how my conditions affect me and notes really won't be helpful, for me at least.

Ok thanks my mind can go blank when anxious so it's a good idea for me

Just a matter of waiting now

venomx

Had some extra info to send to the DWP and the address she gave me over the phone was different from last time. Is this because they want you to send it to whichever place is less over loaded?