As new '23' number plates are being released, motorists have been reminded of the risks of altering them. Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. Cops raced to the scene earlier today after the alarm was raised at around 1.50pm. They will want to ask their questions in order and jumping around wont help them. Dont know how lead times have changed since mine but mine was only a couple of weeks. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. Received a text message from DWP today. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) suspended face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other health-related benefits in March 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Neve claimed for work capability myself but my understanding is that is very similar to PIP assessments. Any tips re the assessment process. WCA are for Employment Support Allowance not PIP. Does the fact you have received a letter means your awaiting your telephone assessment? Do not let the assessor rush you and try not to just answer yes or no to their questions. Tragic hillwalker and dog who plunged 100ft in Glencoe to have ashes scattered together. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. You were ready: imagine how tough a 2-hour grilling would have been if your answers werent off pat Chances are your lady was pleasant because you made it easy for her and she appreciated the effort you had put in. The assessor has already written the report I should get a decision within 8 weeks. My OH had a telephone assessment for PIP renewal in December, much to our surprise, it took about 10 mins and the DM told here at the end of the call that PIP would be awarded for another two years at the same rate. It was much less daunting than a face to face , which I usually have . Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. Preparing for a PIP telephone assessment could help reduce stress or anxiety about the interview, Take your time on the phonecall, ask for questions to be repeated, clarified or explained in more detail if you need to. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. She did say that she would write a report based on what she had read and the telephone assessment. Fingers crossed D 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. Without the report, not much else to say at this point, other than if you are applying for PIP stating the impact is key, that is what I focused on. They certainly wanted me to take the call. Create an account. Mine is on Wednesday 7th September. The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. 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. We often link to other websites, but we can't be responsible for their content. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. I have lots of pain 1st Job Centre Visit after Work capability assessment. Amazon Fire TV Stick users may soon start seeing a warning message when trying to side-load dodgy unofficial apps. Robert Pawlikowski, 54, was last seen at 10.30am today. 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. In my experience, normally there are a few general questions about your illnesses etc and then about your house, who lives with you etc. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Standard and enhanced. Compared to you guys I dont think thats long - was there enough in the written information and evidence ??? Its the not knowing which does our heads in. 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. This report will allow you to prepare for an MR (PIP Mandatory Reconsideration) as you can see exactly what the assessor has written down and how they've recommended you be scored. Always remember anyone can post on the MSE forums, so it can be very different from our opinion. May 7, 2021. @Rogue thank you for sharing your experience. Your IP: After the letter I had 1 letter confirmation and 4 text reminders all in 1 week. Carers Allowance is set to be replaced by a new devolved payment at the end of this year. That text is encouraging and the suggestion of 8 weeks is probably standard text and is in reality much closer. I had my PIP assessment over the phone , initially said it would be 90 min assessment I too received the same letter (well addressed to me obvs). Sands returns to New York City FC with Michael Beale starting to see centre backs return to fitness at Ibrox. Did the assessor make reference to any of the supporting material you supplied with your form? The legendary Ibrox striker was at Hampden on Sunday as his former team proved second best once again. Jamie Mines lost his arms and legs during a scaffolding accident when 33,000 volts of electricity surged through his body. Interestingly, I thought that she would go through each question in order. PIP assessment by phone - lasting 6 minutes. 208.113.197.86 It is better than having to go to an assessment i feel. Ironically they were late. For more information, please see our The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. , Thankyou for your advice I currently get pip for both standard daily care and low mobility since 2016 I haven't applied for ESA didn't know I could while receiving pip I started claiming UC since march when my partner and I separated so that side of things all new to me but will definitely take your advice when I have my assessment on Monday and will let you know how I get on thankyou again much appreciated x, sisn71, Call or go online now and apply for ESA. So I have had my telephone assessment today. While this style of assessment may reduce some concerns about attending a meeting in person, it is still one that claimants should prepare for as it will count towards determining the level of financial support, if any, to be awarded. Pause, reflect and reply - break your answer down and take them through how you complete tasks step-by-step to paint an accurate picture of how your disability affects you. 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. I had my PIP Review telephone call today & it was just as you described. Forgot your username? Ohh any opinions on this. Privacy Policy. In view of whats at stake - for the individual and also the tax-payers - it seems a bit shoddy. I did lose my way a bit, even with notes in front of me. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Dont over think how long it will take or not take, just go with the flow. Qwom I dont want to put a dampener on things but unless your depression & anxiety majorly affect your daily living i doubt you will score enough points to meet the standard rate. and our Performance & security by Cloudflare. Hopefully you will be "lucky" and be awarded a rate. I suspect (i.e. I am second guessing the process and feeling that that is how a telephone assessment will feel. 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Im pretty sure my answers joined up, well I will soon find out when I get the outcome. After 48 hours you can ring the pip helpline and request a copy of the PA4 form, which is the assessors report. Yes my apologies , standard daily care and low mobility pip award since 2016. I thought I read it took about an hour. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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 I can communicate verbally anyway and they cannot tell anything else over the phone i don't think. I was told that if the DWP queried anything she put in her report she would ring me back. Make sure you tell the assessor everything you want them to know about your condition and do not tell them about any tricks or workarounds you have taught yourself or put in place (without support) to deal with your condition as this may count against you. Mrs Hinch fans banish 'stubborn' black mould from washing machines with one method. I'd love to know how you get on. Create an account. A bartender has shared some of the worst mistakes that customers might make on a night out. Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley was speaking at the inquiry in Edinburgh today, March 1. I had a telephone assessment just after Christmas , the man who rang me was very polite and courteous and put me at ease straightaway. Fantastic news! Its not a closed shop but must be galling for those who dont get approved. Others had no strong preference. For anyone waiting for a telephone assessment. Last week, the DWP confirmed that this suspension will remain in place "until further notice" due to enhanced lockdown restrictions across most of the UK, however, jobcentres and benefit helplines will remain open to assist customers. I am a little confused because no such thing as standard PIP. Nearly 2 hours of questioning, nothing new or odd, didnt feel like she was trying to catch me out. 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. Etc, Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems. What I do know about DWP assessments is need to be clear. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Love Island first look as Maya Jama 'crashes' beach club as couple to be dumped. Do not rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered. Those who were awarded PIP were more likely to favour. Just reading the letter makes me feel nervous. Don't worry you will be fine xx, Thankyou very much for your reply I feel alot more at ease much appreciated thankyou . The DWP will use evidence from the assessment to help them decide if you should be awarded PIP. Babyroobs is right they are turning down more than they award at the moment so just be prepared to make a mandatory reconsideration. This can be hard to do, but it will really help if you can talk about: the kind of things you have difficulty with, or cant do at all - for example, walking up steps without help or remembering to go to appointments, how your condition affects you from day to day, what a bad day is like for you - for example, On a bad day, I cant walk at all because my injured leg hurts so much or On a bad day, Im so depressed I cant concentrate on anything. Detective says race played no part in his actions over Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told. They are looking for consistency across what you have written in the PIP questions and in the telephone assessment. Thankyou for your reply I am aware that a WCA is to see your possible entitlement to ESA I just wanted to know if anyone has had experience with a telephone assessment for this as I haven't been claiming UC for long . You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Forgot your password? Always try to explain how doing something would make you feel afterwards and the impact it can have on you if you had to do it repeatedly in a short period of time. Cookie Notice Kenny Reilly gangland killers told to "rot in hell" by grieving sister after Hampden banner stunt. Stewart Andrew was also fined 1125 and ordered to pay a 75 victim surcharge to the woman, who he had previously been in a relationship with, when he appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. Registered office: 8-10 Queen Street, Seaton, Devon EX12 2NY, United Kingdom. I have applied for pip this year for the first time for a chronic physical condition. My assessment lasted 6 minutes. Assessor was nice and pleasant with me during the call #4. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12d1fc3dc73897 So. 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. I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. Bartender shares 'rude' comment customers should never say when ordering drinks. 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. I think you need to contact a welfare worker at your local one stop centre, or find your CAB and send a message asking for help. . 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. We use cookies on our website. And more like 8 days rhan8 weeks for the decision. 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. Dont overthink it! Was it obvious that they had it / had read it? 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. No all a bit random and jumbled. The number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years from April 6. Do I feel optimistic, no not really. Please also note that you should only talk about your health issues to them regarding your worst day/s, nothing else. Has anybody gone through the over the phone assessment process recently? Hello Matey, I can feel your exhaustion as I read your post. Just done via phone. Police arrest man after 'disturbance' near Scots primary school. 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. I answered everything asked of me and had my notes open in front of me It comes after Will's partner Jessie was accused of being not genuine in the Villa. If you decide to tell assessor you on PIP be clear what rates you are on. During the telephone assessment you will be asked to describe how you complete tasks such as preparing and cooking food, getting washed and dressed and how you move around outside the home (aided or unaided). As you say, its done now and it sounds like with all that prep, youve acquitted yourself well. How do I feel, numb . 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. Has anyone else had an assessment this short? I mulled over what I said, well the bits I could remember . This is how they try to catch people out and stop their benefits. 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