In my experience, normally there are a few general questions about your illnesses etc and then about your house, who lives with you etc. If you would like to message me with the detail when it comes through, we could compare notes and maybe see trends and help others. Michael Beale's Rangers cup final message in contrast to Ange intensity that set Celtic up for relentless success. Its not a closed shop but must be galling for those who dont get approved. I couldnt reference anything, word blindness. Jamie Mines lost his arms and legs during a scaffolding accident when 33,000 volts of electricity surged through his body. Has anyone had experience with a work capability assessment over the phone ?, I currently receive standard pip and low mobility for oesteo arthritis (bilateral hips) wear and tear in L4/5 and depression I had to claim Universal credit as my partner and I separated and have only had experience with face to face assessments concerning my pip and really anxious about what to expect . Carers Allowance is set to be replaced by a new devolved payment at the end of this year. Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. It comes after Will's partner Jessie was accused of being not genuine in the Villa. Licence plate warning as displaying it incorrectly could land drivers with 1,000 fine. New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for maximum retirement payment. Forgot your username? and hopefully reassurance. If I/we could share, identify some trends that may help others get their applications approved that would be a great achievement. I just answered his questions honestly . Said it would be 8 weeks before I heard anything. Fantastic news! There then might be more specific questions about PIP activities. Create an account. In fact she sought greater clarification on areas that I played down, for example right knee requiring surgery I mentioned it briefly and sent in the letters/reports as it does affect my walking. The presenter told viewers: "Oh yeah, I had a bit of an outfit, wardrobe crisis this morning". Well a little update. Rememberonly your worst day. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. James Sands leaves Rangers as club decide against making New York City loan permanent. Basically, they will be looking for if things are the same as before or if there are any changes. So I have had my telephone assessment today. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems, www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip. I could hear her typing away. I am sure there must be so many that are deserving of an award but yet fall short because of not being able to express impact or dont have piles of evidence to submit. Ive gone back to my call log and the whole thing was 11 minutes HI, I will post an update as a separate post in case it is useful for anyone but thought I would let you know here that I have received a payment from PIP this morning, although I haven't had the decision letter yet, so 20 days from the telephone assessment to the payment for me. Click to reveal it occurred to me afterwards) they would have to call up those attachments separately, so make sure they do actually read the extracts at the appropriate time. Once you clean your machine this way, it's said to keep the mould away for good - leaving your clothes fresh and clean. I suspect (i.e. Amazon Fire TV Stick users may soon start seeing a warning message when trying to side-load dodgy unofficial apps. GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. Those who can solve the puzzle in time are said to have a high IQ in the top one per cent - how long did it take you? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Im pretty sure my answers joined up, well I will soon find out when I get the outcome. The two bosses took very different approaches to their pre-match preparations ahead of the Hampden showdown. I found the experience a bit unrewarding. Has anybody gone through the over the phone assessment process recently? A bartender has shared some of the worst mistakes that customers might make on a night out. The sooner that decision comes - either way - the better. Detective says race played no part in his actions over Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told. Now that I have had time to reflect. They certainly wanted me to take the call. Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the 900 cost of living payment. 208.113.197.86 As new '23' number plates are being released, motorists have been reminded of the risks of altering them. After 48 hours you can ring the pip helpline and request a copy of the PA4 form, which is the assessors report. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. Dont! Received a text message from DWP today. From what I've heard they'll try to give you a lower score and payment and force you to accept it within a limited time scale. How do I feel, numb . And more like 8 days rhan8 weeks for the decision. I was told from the outset that it was going to be done brand new from scratch even though Ive been on PIP enhanced & standard mobility since 2013. My assessment lasted 6 minutes. Thank you, it will be interesting to read the report and to draw some conclusions re the evidence submitted, the impact on my daily life and points awarded. Others had no strong preference. When asked at the end if I had any questions, I asked her if she had read through all my evidence it was clear she had but I wanted to hear her confirm so, which she did. The legendary Ibrox striker was at Hampden on Sunday as his former team proved second best once again. Dad of young woman abused by partner slams 'pathetic' sentence, Ryan Walker (23) had pled guilty to one charge under the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act 2018 and was handed a community sentence, Amazon Fire TV Stick warning as tech giant issues serious alert to users. The group disclosed disturbing details of how members plan to 'brick up' the sexual health clinic in March. It really was just a re-hash of the form-filling done previously. Did the assessor make reference to any of the supporting material you supplied with your form? Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12d1fc3dc73897 I was told that if the DWP queried anything she put in her report she would ring me back. You can have someone with you while you do the assessment over the phone, just remember to put the call on loudspeaker and advise the assessor who is with you - for the sake of transparency. 21 April 2020 at 11:18AM Giantdaz74 Forumite 39 Posts that's great, hope ours is a similar experience then 21 April 2020 at 3:30PM Yes, just be honest and say it as it is. Has anyone else had an assessment this short? You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Citizens Advice and Benefits and Work have good information available designed to help claimants understand the assessment process, we recommend checking them out for the latest updates. A health professional will carry out your assessment, write a report and send it to the DWP. Just going to wait and see and then go from there. Seriously, just got to wait and see, no point trying to read between the lines. You do not have to accept it. I have applied for pip this year for the first time for a chronic physical condition. I have to send mine off soon and not looking forward to a phone call although if it gets me a longer award, i don't mind giving more information. On the upside, having been through a face to face assessment, at least with the telephone assessment I wont be assessed on how I look or what I can and cant do. I am mentally and PIP assessments - is it just me? I sent in loads of supporting evidence, which I would like to think has prompted the telephone assessment, but who knows such things can be so Russian roulette. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Well done! Do not rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered. Obviously, you should have a copy of your form to hand in preparation. I have a telephone assessment tomorrow and Ive been through all the guides but can find anything about what to expect in a telephone assessment, like what questions they ask or how they trip you up. Say you want the one that's relevant to the tax you've paid through work. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, jobcentres and benefit helplines will remain open, Major change to PIP telephone assessments announced - what it means for everyone making a claim, Get Scottish news that matters to you sent to your inbox with our newsletters, People of State Pension age living on their own may be due extra 201 each week from April. That text is encouraging and the suggestion of 8 weeks is probably standard text and is in reality much closer. No all a bit random and jumbled. Hi Gail. Interestingly, I thought that she would go through each question in order. If like me, youre nervous, you may be tempted to rush things. It was much less daunting than a face to face , which I usually have . Hi Shelly Not sure how I feel about the telephone assessment, your expression that you found the experience unrewarding is a good phrase. My husband said tell the truth and shame the devil I dont think I will be shaming any devils or PIP assessors but Im glad I know it takes two hours. Create an account. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Something went wrong, please try again later. Mark Hateley rues 'crazy' Rangers stance as Celtic reinvention has him admitting that's the difference. Hope this helps. Members of the 29-year-old's family were sickened after spotting a sign reading 'Justice for Morton Eadie' being flown above the stadium during Sunday's Old Firm match in Glasgow. Forgot your username? Do note, while we always aim to give you accurate product info at the point of publication, unfortunately price and terms of products and deals can always be changed by the provider afterwards, so double check first. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. My assessment lasted 6 minutes. Then it was over - she said she had all the information and stated she had tried to contact my MS nurse but she was on annual leave . We use cookies on our website. The assessor has already written the report I should get a decision within 8 weeks. If you were happy with your written statement, then the interview is just for corroboration. Mine is on Wednesday 7th September. I am a little confused because no such thing as standard PIP. The DWP will continue to assess disability claims by considering supporting evidence submitted in the application form, medical evidence provided by healthcare professionals and talking to claimants over the phone, as part of a formal interview. You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. In total, 45 per cent of claimants said they would prefer telephone and 42 per cent face-to-face. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. Dont overthink it! I was surprised it took so long, that said I wasnt made to rush. Please also note that you should only talk about your health issues to them regarding your worst day/s, nothing else. GCCK 17 August 2022 17:12 #4 It does seem as though they are trying to make an assessment with one arm tied behind their back, by doing it in an audio-only phone call. Compiling the application response is the real hard graft but it proves that those who are deemed to have demonstrated enough are getting through. Hopefully you will be "lucky" and be awarded a rate. Just listen carefully to the questions and it might help to have any paperwork you have regarding your conditions etc in front of you, plus any letters from DWP regarding your ESA award. Love Island's Will 'fired up' and needs to take 'decisive action' says body language expert. Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley was speaking at the inquiry in Edinburgh today, March 1. Your IP: The assessor will also make a note of your mental state during the assessment - for example, they'll record whether you look or sound depressed or happy, tense or relaxed and how you cope with social interaction. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). Hello Matey, I can feel your exhaustion as I read your post. I had my PIP Review telephone call today & it was just as you described. Its the not knowing which does our heads in. Was it obvious that they had it / had read it? Don't worry you will be fine xx, Thankyou very much for your reply I feel alot more at ease much appreciated thankyou . Do I feel optimistic, no not really. Do not let the assessor rush you and try not to just answer yes or no to their questions. @Rogue thank you for sharing your experience. The PIP assessment is an opportunity for you to talk about how your condition affects you - it's not a diagnosis of your condition or a medical examination. Babyroobs is right they are turning down more than they award at the moment so just be prepared to make a mandatory reconsideration. May 7, 2021. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. Any tips re the assessment process. This info does not constitute financial advice, always do your own research on top to ensure it's right for your specific circumstances and remember we focus on rates not service. Assessor was nice and pleasant with me during the call Sands returns to New York City FC with Michael Beale starting to see centre backs return to fitness at Ibrox. The assessor will use the information you gave on your PIP claim form but also draw opinions from what you say and do on the day. A video call would have been more revealing. Not nice the way its all or nothing. 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