I thought I read it took about an hour. Ive gone back to my call log and the whole thing was 11 minutes PIP assessment by phone - lasting 6 minutes. Mark Hateley rues 'crazy' Rangers stance as Celtic reinvention has him admitting that's the difference. 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. Did the assessor make reference to any of the supporting material you supplied with your form? The group disclosed disturbing details of how members plan to 'brick up' the sexual health clinic in March. 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). We use cookies on our website. Just done via phone. A picture taken at the scene shows at least three police vehicles and a marked van in attendance while a uniformed officer stands guard at the crossroads junction. The number of extra National Insurance years available to buy drops to the last six tax years from April 6. Do not let the assessor rush you and try not to just answer yes or no to their questions. 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. Forgot your username? 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 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. 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). Said it would be 8 weeks before I heard anything. 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. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. xx. After the letter I had 1 letter confirmation and 4 text reminders all in 1 week. 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. Yes, just be honest and say it as it is. Babyroobs is right they are turning down more than they award at the moment so just be prepared to make a mandatory reconsideration. There then might be more specific questions about PIP activities. I just answered his questions honestly . It's important to be aware of what road signs mean - so here's a reminder for one of the more confusing ones. So I have had my telephone assessment today. . And more like 8 days rhan8 weeks for the decision. 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. Compared to you guys I dont think thats long - was there enough in the written information and evidence ??? It was much less daunting than a face to face , which I usually have . 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. To reflect on what I had responded to within the written assessment Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems, www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip. Its not a closed shop but must be galling for those who dont get approved. Those who were awarded PIP were more likely to favour. Always remember anyone can post on the MSE forums, so it can be very different from our opinion. New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for maximum retirement payment. Does the fact you have received a letter means your awaiting your telephone assessment? Well done! Has anybody gone through the over the phone assessment process recently? Assessor was nice and pleasant with me during the call Firstly what I would suggest is to do everything that you would normally do today . Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Don't worry you will be fine xx, Thankyou very much for your reply I feel alot more at ease much appreciated thankyou . 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. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a12d1fc3dc73897 I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. I hope you've applied for and receiving ESA too. Robert Pawlikowski, 54, was last seen at 10.30am today. For now my feet are up and I am being waited on hand and foot. Has anyone else had an assessment this short? Fantastic news! 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. For more information, please see our What may seem like a drawn out process for you, will demonstrate exactly how you accomplish tasks to the assessor - so dont try to speed up or simplify how you get things done. Is either standard care or enhanced care and same for mobility. 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. 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. #4. I suspect (i.e. I have applied for pip this year for the first time for a chronic physical condition. The presenter told viewers: "Oh yeah, I had a bit of an outfit, wardrobe crisis this morning". Obviously, you should have a copy of your form to hand in preparation. My assessment lasted 6 minutes. Michael Beale's Rangers cup final message in contrast to Ange intensity that set Celtic up for relentless success. 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. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. That text is encouraging and the suggestion of 8 weeks is probably standard text and is in reality much closer. The lady was nice, didnt give anything away. Its the not knowing which does our heads in. As you say, its done now and it sounds like with all that prep, youve acquitted yourself well. The Gers boss might be getting grief in the wake of Sundays League Cup final defeat but so is another Ibrox backer. 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. Neve claimed for work capability myself but my understanding is that is very similar to PIP assessments. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. If like me, youre nervous, you may be tempted to rush things. 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 . Click to reveal A video call would have been more revealing. Optical illusion tests viewers' IQ to spot hidden ballerina in five seconds. Rememberonly your worst day. 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. 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. Easier said than done, I know. So many horror stories out of there. Editor, Marcus Herbert, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-update-benefit-reviews-and-reassessments-suspended. Was it obvious that they had it / had read it? 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. , 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. They certainly wanted me to take the call. Others had no strong preference. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She didnt say initially that she had but it was obvious from what she asked me. At the end she said that was better than a long face to face assessment It is better than having to go to an assessment i feel. Just going to wait and see and then go from there. You do not have to accept it. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Ps Feet, they are up and staying that way for the rest of the day. 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. She did say that she would write a report based on what she had read and the telephone assessment. 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. 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. Your IP: 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. 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. I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. A health professional will carry out your assessment, write a report and send it to the DWP. In my experience, normally there are a few general questions about your illnesses etc and then about your house, who lives with you etc. Body of woman found on Aberdeenshire beach as police launch investigation into death. If I/we could share, identify some trends that may help others get their applications approved that would be a great achievement. @Rogue thank you for sharing your experience. 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? Do not rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered. CCTV image of man released by police following serious assault in Glasgow. People on Carer's Allowance urged to share experiences to help design new payment starting this year. In view of whats at stake - for the individual and also the tax-payers - it seems a bit shoddy. I'd love to know how you get on. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. Jamie Mines lost his arms and legs during a scaffolding accident when 33,000 volts of electricity surged through his body. In fact, I got a little confused over a date, and she told me. Forgot your username? No all a bit random and jumbled. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 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. Stalker cop who harassed fellow officer slapped with 12 month contact ban. To view profiles and participate in discussions please. I had a good crack, well with some great tips from yourself. The assessor has already written the report I should get a decision within 8 weeks. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. This should help get you out of the WCA group. So. Good luck !!! Basically, they will be looking for if things are the same as before or if there are any changes. Dont! I had my initial PIP Award last year which ended up being ATOS to recommend I remain on my DLA (pip)? Mine was phone-based on 21 July 2021 and the letter notifying of the award was 7 Aug - so pretty quick. Got a text from DWP next morning to say received the report and would hear within 8 weeks an outcome, So part of me is thinking 11 minutes What I do know about DWP assessments is need to be clear. Didnt speak to my MS nurse 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. We use cookies on our website. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site. 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. Do I feel optimistic, no not really. 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. Performance & security by Cloudflare. The legendary Ibrox striker was at Hampden on Sunday as his former team proved second best once again. I have received a letter from Capita today, it states that the assessment will be carried out over the phone. 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. You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. I think you mean getting standard rate for care and mobility but am not sure. Bartender shares 'rude' comment customers should never say when ordering drinks. I shall plan a lie down afterwards. If you decide to tell assessor you on PIP be clear what rates you are on. Without realising it at the time there were some questions that linked back to earlier ones. Any tips re the assessment process. I have finally had my PIP review telephone assessment after a seven month wait. 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. WCA are for Employment Support Allowance not PIP. The DWP will use evidence from the. In total, 45 per cent of claimants said they would prefer telephone and 42 per cent face-to-face. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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 . Surged through his body consented to and improve our understanding of you last six years. 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