Tribunal

Hello again,

I had my tribunal adjourned in January as had the same judge as I had for my previous tribunal.

My next tribunal is very soon. I am worried about it.

The fact my form clearly explains the problems I have (thanks to this website) and the face to face assessment I had backs this up will help me to further explain anything the panel want to know.

I have problems which fit into the preparing food descriptor due to low mood, fatigue and chronic pain as these problems make it difficult to motivate myself to prepare a proper meal.

Do you think I should tell the panel I have compulsions when getting food prepared such as if I touch something I don't want to, I'll have to wash my hands or fingertips a certain number of times while repeating things in my head in order to carry on with the task. This happens when picking up a bowl or cup of tea/coffee as well. Even things like cereal takes a while to prepare as I have compulsions with touching the packet and box a certain number of times.

I have obsessions and compulsions with practically everything but it is normal to me, so I don't really think about it.

My main objective with the tribunal is to say I agree with the face to face assessment. Will any further information be helpful? I'm just worried I'm going to feel intimidated.

Hi Gordon,

I think I'll just stick to what's on the form as it shows I can't do this activity reliably and to an appropriate standard. I'll write about the further problems on my next PIP form.

Thanks for your help.