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7 years 1 month ago #181662 by jojo
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Just letting you know I didn't request a home assessment, that was what was on my letter from Capita. Is this unusual, and are there any disadvantages. The date is looming like a big dark cloud 1st March! To make matters worse, my personal assistance is having surgery so will not be available. I will have someone with me, but they do not have anything to do with my personal care. Your survey is a good idea, but in view of my being allocating a home assessment without me requesting it I am unsure how to answer. I will definitely post what happens as soon as I can. Thank you. jojo

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7 years 1 month ago #181694 by Gordon
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jojo wrote: Just letting you know I didn't request a home assessment, that was what was on my letter from Capita. Is this unusual, and are there any disadvantages. The date is looming like a big dark cloud 1st March! To make matters worse, my personal assistance is having surgery so will not be available. I will have someone with me, but they do not have anything to do with my personal care. Your survey is a good idea, but in view of my being allocating a home assessment without me requesting it I am unsure how to answer. I will definitely post what happens as soon as I can. Thank you. jojo


A home assessment is simply an indication that the Assessment Provider took your conditions seriously enough to make the decision to offer one. It's a good start to the process.

There's a section at the back of the PIP Claim guide that covers the assessment and the questions you are likely to be asked.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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7 years 1 month ago #181737 by David
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Hi Jojo
Nothing to be scared of. The assessment is your chance to secure the help you need to lead the best life you can. A home assessment can be to your advantage as you are in familiar territory. It can also be a disadvantage because you in familiar territory and are used to managing at home. On the day , be your lovely yourself, warts and all. Don't make any special effort, be aware that a lot of people with long term conditions are partially in denial, ie. I can manage to do this so it doesn't count. Make sure the assessor observes you in light of the descriptors that you believe apply.

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