I suspect they are viewing on a screen the form you submitted. and our It is a good idea to have a copy of your PIP claim form with you for telephone assessment, that way you can refer back to it. Without realising it at the time there were some questions that linked back to earlier ones. 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. 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. They will want to ask their questions in order and jumping around wont help them. To be honest I was expecting face to face, thinking that COVID would no longer have any impact. A bartender has shared some of the worst mistakes that customers might make on a night out. What I do know about DWP assessments is need to be clear. 208.113.197.86 Mine is on Wednesday 7th September. Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley was speaking at the inquiry in Edinburgh today, March 1. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12d1fc3dc73897 We don't as a general policy investigate the solvency of companies mentioned (how likely they are to go bust), but there is a risk any company can struggle and it's rarely made public until it's too late (see the. Seriously, just got to wait and see, no point trying to read between the lines. 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. 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. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Dont over think how long it will take or not take, just go with the flow. 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. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. Michael Mosley shares the weight loss snack that 'won't add to your waistline'. My assessment lasted 6 minutes. Sands returns to New York City FC with Michael Beale starting to see centre backs return to fitness at Ibrox. Maya Jama will rock the villa later as she bring the beach club party to an end and one couple is sent home. 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. I hope you've applied for and receiving ESA too. The two bosses took very different approaches to their pre-match preparations ahead of the Hampden showdown. 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. You the have a relatively short window of opportunity to say what you believe they got wrong (if that is the case) and send it to be included in the file which will be looked at by the decision maker. Kenny Reilly gangland killers told to "rot in hell" by grieving sister after Hampden banner stunt. 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. Dad who lost all his limbs in freak accident is finally able to hold his daughters again. 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. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. As new '23' number plates are being released, motorists have been reminded of the risks of altering them. After the letter I had 1 letter confirmation and 4 text reminders all in 1 week. Not nice the way its all or nothing. I had my PIP assessment over the phone , initially said it would be 90 min assessment It's important to be aware of what road signs mean - so here's a reminder for one of the more confusing ones. Do not rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered. That text is encouraging and the suggestion of 8 weeks is probably standard text and is in reality much closer. 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 Replied by LL26 on topic PIP telephone assessment questions. Hi all 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. I am a little confused because no such thing as standard PIP. Others had no strong preference. 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. We often link to other websites, but we can't be responsible for their content. 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. 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. 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. I told her about procedures Id had, & offered to send in proof (documents, discharge advices etc). Ive gone back to my call log and the whole thing was 11 minutes I just answered his questions honestly . In total, 45 per cent of claimants said they would prefer telephone and 42 per cent face-to-face. New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for maximum retirement payment. 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. Privacy Policy. Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. Just done via phone. Body of woman found on Aberdeenshire beach as police launch investigation into death. 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. Always remember anyone can post on the MSE forums, so it can be very different from our opinion. If you decide to tell assessor you on PIP be clear what rates you are on. Don't worry you will be fine xx, Thankyou very much for your reply I feel alot more at ease much appreciated thankyou . This should help get you out of the WCA group. I've not had a telephone assessment yet but I'm due for one soon. Well a little update. Your IP: There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Love Island's Will 'fired up' and needs to take 'decisive action' says body language expert. Fantastic news! If you were happy with your written statement, then the interview is just for corroboration. A health professional will carry out your assessment, write a report and send it to the DWP. A helpful guide on the Citizens Advice website says that you should be prepared to talk about how your condition affects you even if you have already detailed it on your PIP claim form. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. She did say that she would write a report based on what she had read and the telephone assessment. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Matey, I could have typed your post! 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. The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. Forgot your password? The lady was nice, didnt give anything away. So. 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). 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 shall plan a lie down afterwards. I suspect (i.e. 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). Forgot your username? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Did the assessor make reference to any of the supporting material you supplied with your form? I mulled over what I said, well the bits I could remember . Forgot your username? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Any tips re the assessment process. I have lots of pain 1st Job Centre Visit after Work capability assessment. The legendary Ibrox striker was at Hampden on Sunday as his former team proved second best once again. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. 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 . Robert Pawlikowski, 54, was last seen at 10.30am today. Benefits and Work have gone through their forum and emails for recent accounts of telephone assessments and put together some information you may also find useful here. This is how they try to catch people out and stop their benefits. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Standard and enhanced. It really was just a re-hash of the form-filling done previously. Not sure how I feel about the telephone assessment, your expression that you found the experience unrewarding is a good phrase. Stalker cop who harassed fellow officer slapped with 12 month contact ban. The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. I couldnt reference anything, word blindness. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. Despite trying to put the telephone assessment to one side. The Gers boss might be getting grief in the wake of Sundays League Cup final defeat but so is another Ibrox backer. I have just had my PIP Review face to face assessment which lasted for 2 hours. Rememberonly your worst day. It is better than having to go to an assessment i feel. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. 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 . I did lose my way a bit, even with notes in front of me. I had a good crack, well with some great tips from yourself. Celtic fans in hysterics at one man Rangers comedy show as Hotline regular takes heat off Michael Beale. The use of my hands or lack of was discussed at great length, no doubt in my mind she had read all my evidence. It was much less daunting than a face to face , which I usually have . I had my PIP Review telephone call today & it was just as you described. Dont! My assessment lasted 6 minutes. Please also note that you should only talk about your health issues to them regarding your worst day/s, nothing else. 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. Tragic hillwalker and dog who plunged 100ft in Glencoe to have ashes scattered together. It comes after Will's partner Jessie was accused of being not genuine in the Villa. I think you mean getting standard rate for care and mobility but am not sure. Just going to wait and see and then go from there. Neve claimed for work capability myself but my understanding is that is very similar to PIP assessments. They certainly wanted me to take the call. Editor, Marcus Herbert, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-update-benefit-reviews-and-reassessments-suspended. The number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years from April 6. Is either standard care or enhanced care and same for mobility. 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. #4. Nearly 2 hours of questioning, nothing new or odd, didnt feel like she was trying to catch me out. Just reading the letter makes me feel nervous. 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. Create an account. For more information, please see our Performance & security by Cloudflare. If like me, youre nervous, you may be tempted to rush things. xx. Detective says race played no part in his actions over Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told. I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. Basically, they will be looking for if things are the same as before or if there are any changes. I had PIP phone assessment last December and was fine. At the end she said that was better than a long face to face assessment Didnt speak to my MS nurse 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. Cops raced to the scene earlier today after the alarm was raised at around 1.50pm. Ironically they were late. You do not have to accept it. Bartender shares 'rude' comment customers should never say when ordering drinks. Yes I had a telephone consultation don't worry it went really well for me the lady was a nurse who worked for the DWP really nice and basically they fill in your form for you you just tell them everything how it affects your daily life so no worries only issues I have is I've been told there will be no back pay even though my claim goes back to the 13 April this year so I hope this helps a little, That's so helpful thankyou very much I feel alot less anxious now I know wot to expect x. Hi sisn71, Look at the Benefits and Work website and sign up for their emails. Compared to you guys I dont think thats long - was there enough in the written information and evidence ??? People on Carer's Allowance urged to share experiences to help design new payment starting this year. Interestingly, I thought that she would go through each question in order. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems, www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip. May 7, 2021. Michael Beale's Rangers cup final message in contrast to Ange intensity that set Celtic up for relentless success. @Rogue thank you for sharing your experience. No all a bit random and jumbled. Something went wrong, please try again later. Ps Feet, they are up and staying that way for the rest of the day. Police arrest man after 'disturbance' near Scots primary school. Dont know how lead times have changed since mine but mine was only a couple of weeks. Fingers crossed D Hi Shelly 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. You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. After my assessment he advised me that he was placing me on higher rate mobility . As you say, its done now and it sounds like with all that prep, youve acquitted yourself well. Optical illusion tests viewers' IQ to spot hidden ballerina in five seconds. I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. I had my initial PIP Award last year which ended up being ATOS to recommend I remain on my DLA (pip)? A video call would have been more revealing. Those who were awarded PIP were more likely to favour. The DWP will use evidence from the assessment to help them decide if you need PIP. They are looking for consistency across what you have written in the PIP questions and in the telephone assessment. After my work capability assessment they have decided that I can work. Registered office: 8-10 Queen Street, Seaton, Devon EX12 2NY, United Kingdom. Say you want the one that's relevant to the tax you've paid through work. Amazon Fire TV Stick users may soon start seeing a warning message when trying to side-load dodgy unofficial apps. 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. Jamie Mines lost his arms and legs during a scaffolding accident when 33,000 volts of electricity surged through his body. Good luck !!! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Anti-abortion group reveals disturbing plans to 'brick up' Glasgow clinic. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. Yes my apologies , standard daily care and low mobility pip award since 2016. Said it would be 8 weeks before I heard anything. The group disclosed disturbing details of how members plan to 'brick up' the sexual health clinic in March. 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. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. 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? The sooner that decision comes - either way - the better. 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. PIP assessment by phone - lasting 6 minutes. SNP leadership contender Ash Regan announces 'bonkers' currency plan for independent Scotland. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. Easier said than done, I know. Dont overthink it! I have recently found out that you can request the Assessors Report as soon as 3 days after your assessment (you just ring up and ask). 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. Hope this helps. How do I feel, numb . Do not let the assessor rush you and try not to just answer yes or no to their questions. Ohh any opinions on this. So many horror stories out of there. Obviously, you should have a copy of your form to hand in preparation. Cookie Notice I have received a letter from Capita today, it states that the assessment will be carried out over the phone. 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. The DWP will use evidence from the. Hi Gail. 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. To reflect on what I had responded to within the written assessment Compiling the application response is the real hard graft but it proves that those who are deemed to have demonstrated enough are getting through. Do I feel optimistic, no not really. She didnt say initially that she had but it was obvious from what she asked me. I was surprised it took so long, that said I wasnt made to rush. Get the latest money news from the Daily Record with our weekly newsletter. Hopefully you will be "lucky" and be awarded a rate. Click to reveal 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). However, if you have referenced other supporting documents in your form (as we discussed), make sure they go and look at them and pause to give them time to check. Love Island first look as Maya Jama 'crashes' beach club as couple to be dumped. In fact, I got a little confused over a date, and she told me. 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. And more like 8 days rhan8 weeks for the decision. 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