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7 years 4 months ago #175893 by queenmalka
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Hi, When completing PIP form should you write on the form and then continue the answer on separate sheets or just put note in box referring to separate sheet? I'm worried that if the separate sheets are lost there would be no answer on the actual form.
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7 years 4 months ago #175922 by Gordon
You can do either, my personal view is to either include the answer in the form, If it will fit, or on separate pages if it won't and not split it across the two, if you do then split it then you risk the assessor only reading what is in the form.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the PIP2, just make sure that each page has your full name and NIN at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.
Attach the pages to the back of the PIP2 using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
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malka wrote: Hi, When completing PIP form should you write on the form and then continue the answer on separate sheets or just put note in box referring to separate sheet? I'm worried that if the separate sheets are lost there would be no answer on the actual form.
You can do either, my personal view is to either include the answer in the form, If it will fit, or on separate pages if it won't and not split it across the two, if you do then split it then you risk the assessor only reading what is in the form.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the PIP2, just make sure that each page has your full name and NIN at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.
Attach the pages to the back of the PIP2 using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
Gordon
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7 years 4 months ago #175951 by mazza
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I typed up my replies to the PIP form questionnaire on the computer. I printed in small enough font and cut it to fit and then glued it securely on to the relevant page. This way, I stayed focused and it allowed me to be quite descriptive. But make sure you don't cover the barcode on the bottom of the pages and that you have your name and NI number just in case they come loose. Just had my f2f so my form was ok done that way. If I could do it again, I would include more details about how long things took me. Good luck
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7 years 4 months ago #175953 by slugsta
I'm glad that this worked for you Mazza. It is not something that we usually suggest as it can limit the amount of detail provided (or the font is so small it is not legible).
What we usually suggest is keeping all information regarding a question either in the text box or entirely on a supplementary sheet. Attach all extra sheets securely to the back of the form using staples, or punch a hole and secure with a treasury tag, bit of string or ribbon.
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mazza wrote: I typed up my replies to the PIP form questionnaire on the computer. I printed in small enough font and cut it to fit and then glued it securely on to the relevant page. This way, I stayed focused and it allowed me to be quite descriptive. But make sure you don't cover the barcode on the bottom of the pages and that you have your name and NI number just in case they come loose. Just had my f2f so my form was ok done that way. If I could do it again, I would include more details about how long things took me. Good luck
I'm glad that this worked for you Mazza. It is not something that we usually suggest as it can limit the amount of detail provided (or the font is so small it is not legible).
What we usually suggest is keeping all information regarding a question either in the text box or entirely on a supplementary sheet. Attach all extra sheets securely to the back of the form using staples, or punch a hole and secure with a treasury tag, bit of string or ribbon.
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