PIP telephone assessment

seaney53

Gig1968 said:

How did she get on?

They are ringing her on the 27 April.

born_again

seaney53 said:

Thanks for the reply.
Bit nerve racking for my wife,one of her illnesses affects her memory,which she takes medication for,but  she may struggle to communicate effectively by telephone,at least face to face she has me there for support.
She will need to take a few Kalm tablets!

Make sure you are there and she gives approval for you to speak as well.

seaney53

All went well,call lasted about 40 minutes,the wife is seriously ill and was treated with great respect.

Gig1968

Blimey that was a long time any indication about the devision

poppy12345

Gig1968 said:

Blimey that was a long time any indication about the devision

They are not allowed to say anything regarding that. The report they write is just a recommendation and nothing more.

gingerbreadmen

A recommendation that the DM Always nearly always goes with.

Spoonie_Turtle

gingerbreadmen said:

A recommendation that the DM Always nearly always goes with.

True, and they can request a copy of it I believe. The assessor still cannot say anything about any potential decision because that's not in their remit (even if the DM just goes with the report, technically it's still them making the decision and not the assessor).

Gig1968

I have my phone assesment next weds at 8am good job I get up early.

seaney53

Gig1968 said:

Blimey that was a long time any indication about the devision

Yep,due to the obvious staff shortages it will be about 8 weeks before we are informed of  the descision, I am optimistic .
She said telephone reviews can take 1 - 2 hours,but due to my wife's condition she said the interview will be kept  as short as possible.

Gig1968

Dose the face to face assessment take that long